5 September 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Barclays Bank Plc, Market Square, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lq
The proposal involves mounting a small air conditioning condenser unit, measuring 800mm wide, 600mm high, and projecting 300mm from the wall at 0.2m above ground level, on the rear wall of Barclays Bank at Market Square, Castletown.
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The officer acknowledged the equipment is 'not sympathetic to the appearance and character of the property' but deemed it 'probably essential for the business carried out within the property' and site…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan requires development to accord with the Development Plan. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant overall given the lack of visual impact in the sensitive conservation context.
Environment Policy 32
ENV32 requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the appearance and character; detrimental developments not permitted. Assessed as acceptable due to non-visibility from public areas, despite equipment not being sympathetic.
Environment Policy 35
ENV35 protects character of properties in Conservation Areas. The rear siting behind stone wall ensures no harm, with Conservation Officer confirming no detrimental impact.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the installation of an air conditioning condenser to rear elevation (in association with 11/01020/CON) as proposed in the submitted documents and drawing SCS 7744/M/01 all received on 21st July 2011.
recommend that the application be approved
