18 November 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
23, Governors Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ay
The site is a two-storey registered building (RB 127) in the middle of a terrace of five similar dwellings built in 1897, noted for architectural interest including hidden roof space and retained rear features.
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The fundamental issue was whether the proposals would harm the character and appearance of the Registered Building (RB 127).
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed proposal's simple replacements as compliant, not harming the terrace's unassuming character despite modern materials.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special architectural/historic interest. Works justified as not detrimental given limited changes, rear visibility, and terrace context; Conservation Officer input supported acceptability.
Planning Circular 1/98 ('The Alteration and Replacement of Windows') - BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION AREAS
For windows not readily visible from public thoroughfare, requires same/similar glazing bar pattern, not necessarily original opening method. Rear window met key tests; front works not window replacements but fascia/guttering assessed compatibly.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations unless justified against criteria, requiring demonstration of desirability/necessity and impact assessment. Proposals justified for rear like-for-like replacements and front updates not harming special interest of simple terrace.
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.
Guttering / rainwater goods
For the avoidance of doubt, the guttering / rainwater goods installed shall be either cast-iron or cast-iron style but formed of plastic. Reason: in the interest of protecting the appearance of this Registered Building.
Fascia materials
For the avoidance of doubt, the fascia installed shall be either timber or uPVC but finished in 'Black Ash' as shown on the additional details sheet date-stamped as having been received 14th November 2016. Reason: in the interest of protecting the appearance of this Registered Building.
no objection
no highway interest
Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval for planning purposes. Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 27-10-16
