14 January 2014 · Council of Ministers
258, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bd
The proposal involved converting an existing building known as the Guard House at Unit 258 Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, into a restaurant/cafe, with associated alterations including new plans, sections, elevations, drainage layout, and site plan.
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The decision notice states that the person appointed by the Council of Ministers submitted a report recommending approval, which was accepted after consultation.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
Except as provided for by condition 4 below, the works hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans, drawings and information: the Location Plan and Drawing No PD-008 (Proposed Drainage Layout), both received on 10 September 2013; and Drawing Nos PD-002A (Proposed Site Plan), PD-003D (Existing & Proposed Plans & Sections A-A, B-B), PD-004B (Existing Elevations) and PD-005B (Proposed Elevations), all received on 25 November 2013, and PD-007A (Section A-A), received on 28 November 2013.
Fabric replacement approval
The replacement of any fabric or features, including external weatherboarding, internal and external glazing, internal and external doors, and sanitary ware, shall not be undertaken without prior written approval from the Planning Authority.
Glazing replacement restriction
Nothwithstanding the details given on Drawing No PD-007A received on 28 November 2013, including in particular Note 25 on that drawing, there shall be no replacement of any of the existing glazing in the building (including glazing in the external windows, in the glazed screen to the office and in the office door) without the prior written approval of the Planning Authority.
Parking and turning areas
The parking and turning areas shown on the approved plans shall not be used other than for the parking and turning of vehicles in connection with the restaurant/cafe and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
The original applications (13/91082/GB and 13/01083/CON) for alterations and conversion of the historic Guard House into a restaurant/café were referred to the Council of Ministers due to the Department of Infrastructure's ownership interest. The appellant's additional statement and the Department's planning statement emphasized preservation of external features, use of reclaimed materials, reversible internal changes, and the building's historical significance as a WWII relic. The inspector assessed four main issues: impact on the registered building's qualities, site suitability for the use, effect on area character/appearance, and access/parking. The inspector found the proposals beneficial for securing the building's future with minimal harm, compliant with relevant policies, and recommended granting both approvals subject to conditions ensuring materials matching, prior approvals for replacements, and parking restrictions.
Precedent Value
Demonstrates that conversion of historic airfield relics to compatible commercial uses in industrial areas can succeed where preservation is prioritized and no better alternative exists. Future applicants should emphasize building's historical value, use reclaimed materials, and ensure minimal visible changes.
Inspector: Stephen Amos MA (Cantab) MCD MRTPI
