16 March 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
3, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal involves altering and converting the three-storey end-terraced former office at 3 The Parade back to a single dwelling, including internal wall removals and openings, three Velux conservation roof lights (0.7x0.8m each), replacement timber Georgian sash windows matching existing, and full-height first-floo…
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The officer assessed five key issues: suitability of residential use, impact on local amenity, internal amenity standards, effect on the Registered Building's character, and parking.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site, surroundings, character, amenity, highways, and services. Officer confirmed compliance as proposal fits Mixed Use zone, enhances building, provides adequate amenity, and improves parking without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimental to Registered Building's special interest. Alterations deemed not detrimental and actually enhancing by reinstating features and preventing dilapidation.
Environment Policy 33
Permits change of use of Registered Buildings if appropriate and non-detrimental. Residential use is original and compatible, with alterations minimising impact on character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Replacement windows use timber Georgian sash matching originals, as per Planning Circular 1/98.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve/enhance character. Rooflights and windows fit street scene, matching precedents like nearby buildings.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to accommodate development safely. Residential use reduces vehicle numbers vs offices, benefiting local parking.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. No dedicated parking but public options nearby typical for town centre; overall improvement.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to the current proposal (03/02/2015)
Castletown Town Commissioners considered the application at a meeting on 2 February 2015 and raised no objections.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following applications were considered at a meeting dated 2/2/15, and no objections raised; 15/00064/GB 15/00065/CON
