18 November 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
23, Governors Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ay
The proposal involves minor alterations to a two-storey terraced house in Onchan, registered for its architectural interest as part of a terrace built in 1897 by local builder John Cowley. It seeks consent to replace a rear door and window with nearly like-for-like glazed units, and to install new uPVC 'black ash' fasc…
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The officer determined that the fundamental issue was whether the proposals would harm the character and appearance of the Registered Building.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design and not adversely affect character or amenity. The officer found the minor replacements acceptable as they would not harm the terrace's simple character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. Assessed against the terrace's architectural interest; modern materials not 'detrimental' due to site's unassuming design and limited impact.
Planning Circular 1/98 Category b) Buildings in Conservation Areas
Requires replacement windows visible from public thoroughfares to match original opening method, pattern and sections; others similar pattern. Rear window met key tests despite not being in conservation area, with limited visibility.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations unless justified with full impact info. Applicant provided details; officer found proposals desirable/necessary with no significant harm to special interest.
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.
Guttering materials
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
do not object
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the registered building consent application for planning purposes only.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
