7 September 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Doi Railway Crossing, Mount Gawne Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ba
The proposal involves converting a derelict single-storey gatekeeper's cottage, one of four surviving examples associated with the Isle of Man Steam Railway, into a dwelling through sympathetic repairs and alterations.
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The officer concluded that reinstating the cottage to residential use re-establishes its original function as gatekeeper accommodation and prevents further dilapidation of the currently 'worn, tired a…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape character, amenities, road safety, or provide inadequate parking. Officer found proposal complies as alterations enhance the building, access is safe per Highways, and amenities acceptable for one occupier.
Environment Policy 33
Permits change of use of registered buildings if appropriate and alterations not detrimental to special character. Residential reinstatement deemed appropriate as original use, with alterations minimising impact on interest.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Timber sash windows, slate roof, and cast iron effect goods align with originals, enhancing appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Protects conservation areas; not directly applied as site not in one, but historic railway context noted.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to safely accommodate development traffic. New access deemed modest and similar to others, acceptable to Highways.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. Driveway provides one space, suitable for small dwelling.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building importance, features, and setting. Alterations preserve special interest by restoring original appearance.
RB/4 Use
Optimum viable use compatible with fabric and setting. Residential re-establishes original use with minimal changes.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting character unless justified. Works justified as necessary for viable use, enhancing dilapidated building without harm.
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.
Arboricultural report adherence
The Arboricultural Report (dated 18 July 2016) and drawing nos 12 and 13 included within the Report shall be adhered to in full, in particular the Arboricultural Method Statement and Recommendations detailed in Sections 5 and 7 of the Report. Reason: To safeguard the areas to be landscaped and the existing trees and planting to be retained within the site.
Tree protective fencing
No site works or clearance shall be commenced until protective fences which conform with British Standard 5837:2012 (or any British Standard revoking and re-enacting British Standard 5837:2012 with or without modification) have been erected around any existing trees and other existing or proposed landscape areas in positions indicated on the approved plans set out in the Arboricultural Report. Unless and until the development has been completed these fences shall not be removed and the protected areas are to be kept clear of any building, plant equipment, material, debris and trenching, with the existing ground levels maintained, and there shall be no entry to those areas except for approved arboricultural or landscape works. Reason: To safeguard the areas to be landscaped and the existing trees and planting to be retained within the site.
Tree replacement
The existing trees and hedges shall be retained in accordance with the approved details. Any retained tree or hedge which within five years of the approved development being occupied or completed (whichever is the later) dies, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced by a similar species, of a size to be first approved in writing by the Department, during the next planting season or in accordance with a programme of replacement to be agreed in writing with the Department. Reason: To safeguard the appearance of the development and the surrounding area.
No-dig driveway
The construction of the driveway shall be done with a 'no dig' solution as set out in the Arboricultural Report dated 18 July 2016 and shall thereafter be retained as such. Reason: To protect the roots of the retained trees, in particular T2.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials, where relevant, to be used in the repair and making of good of surfaces, including the proposed surface materials in the construction of the driveway, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and the Registered Building.
made no comments on this application
satisfied with the submitted Arboricultural Report conclusions and proposals
consider the proposal to be acceptable
