16 March 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
3, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal involves converting a three-storey end-terraced former office building, originally a dwelling, back to residential use within the Castletown Conservation Area. External changes include three Velux conservation roof lights (0.7x0.8m each), replacement of windows with timber Georgian sash and case double-gla…
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The key issue was the impact of the conversion and alterations on the character of the Registered Building. The officer noted the building's original residential use, with prior approvals for office c…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings, not adversely affect character, amenity, highways, and comply with Area Plan zoning. The officer found the proposal complies as it enhances the building's appearance in the Mixed Use zone and Conservation Area without harming character or street scene.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Alterations were assessed as not detrimental and enhancing, particularly window reinstatement.
Environment Policy 33
Permits change of use of Registered Buildings if appropriate and alterations not detrimental to character. Residential conversion reinstates original use with non-detrimental alterations deemed compatible.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Replacement windows use timber Georgian sash matching originals, complying with policy and Planning Circular 1/98.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character. Works, including roof lights following local precedents, enhance the building and street scene.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to accommodate development traffic safely. No highway issues raised; deemed compliant.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. No issues identified for this conversion.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building's importance, features, and setting. Proposal respects these without detriment.
RB/4 Use
Requires optimum viable use minimising impact on character. Residential use is original and compatible.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations affecting character unless justified. Works justified as enhancements with minimal impact.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
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
