5 September 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager under Regulation 4(2) of the Registered Building Regulations 2005
Barclays Bank Plc, Market Square, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lq
The proposal involves mounting a small air conditioning condenser unit on the rear wall of Barclays Bank at Market Square, Castletown, low to the ground (0.2m from ground level) and behind a large stone wall. The site is within the Castletown Conservation Area and the building is Registered Building no. 30.
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The proposal was approved because the condenser unit, though not sympathetic to the building's appearance, is essential for the bank's operation and located at the rear where it is not visible from pu…
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 for the reasons given, particularly due to no visual impact in a sensitive Conservation Area location.
Environment Policy 32
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance appearance and character; developments with detrimental effects not permitted. The rear location behind a stone wall ensures no public visibility, thus preserving character.
Environment Policy 35
Similar to ENV32, protects Conservation Area character. Assessed as compliant due to non-visibility of the unit from public views.
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 11/01019/GB) as proposed in the submitted documents and drawing SCS 7744/M/01 all received on 21st July 2011.
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