23 July 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Chance)
4, Quay Lane, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1le
The site is 4 Quay Lane, a three-storey symmetrical Georgian style property with a basement, exposed lime rubble construction, slate roof, and Registered Building No. 57, located within the Castletown Conservation Area.
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The officer noted that the condition of the existing basement required remedial works to prevent further deterioration of the property's fabric.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires consideration of the building's importance, physical features justifying registration, and setting. Officer applied this by assessing that internal works preserve intrinsic architectural and historic interest without affecting features of special value.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations affecting character unless justified as necessary; requires demonstration of desirability and full impact assessment. Works justified as essential to halt water ingress and rot, using appropriate methods that maintain fabric without cumulative harm.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires assessment of impact on conservation area's special character, including setting. Internal works deemed to have no effect on Castletown Conservation Area's character or views.
General Policy 2
General development policy from Strategic Plan. Officer confirmed overall compliance alongside heritage policies.
Environment Policy 32
From Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. Contributed to finding works acceptable for historic environment protection.
Environment Policy 35
From Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. Supported approval for remedial works preserving building fabric.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The following approval relates to the following drawn information all date stamped 20th March 2013: Basement Plan (Proposed), Basement Plan (revised) showing location of remedial support angles, Method Statement.
