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Kate's Cottage was registered on the 11th September 1989. The Registration states -
This was originally built as a shepherd's house for the surrounding hill land. It appears to have been constructed in the early nineteenth century, and it appears on the 1869 County Series of Maps of the Isle of Man.
Originally, it was known as Tait's Cottage, but an early TT Commentator's slip, in the 1930s, led to its current name as it became known as "Kate's Cottage". Unlike other places on the Course it is completely unaltered (e.g. Sarah's Cottage, The Bungalow and The Black Hut) and bearing this in mind with its focal and photographic point on the TT Course, it is felt that the building should be retained in its present external state.
A copy of the Registration document is appended to this statement.
Strategic Policy 4: Proposals for development must: (a) Protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Ancient Monuments, Registered Buildings(1), Conservation Areas(2), buildings and structures within National Heritage Areas and sites of archaeological interest;
The proposals seek to bring the building up to meet or exceed current standards of environmental control and amenity which will secure and protect the fabric of the Registered Building.
Environment Policy 32: Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted.
The proposals do not entail extending the Registered Building and the internal alterations do not affect the basis of the registration, which is stated to be solely concerned with the 'external state' of the property in respect of its 'focal and photographic point on the TT Course'.
Environment Policy 34: In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred.
The proposals seek to retain the existing colour and materials of external walls and roofs, the asbestos cement roofs of the two small 'porches' will be replaced with natural slate as shown on the historical photographs above. The UPVC 'top hung' windows will be replaced with sash and case windows having a traditional appearance. See drawing P05
The applicant's family are ardent motorcycle enthusiasts and respect the place that the house holds in the history of the Isle of Man and the TT in particular.
The main thrust of the proposal is to retain and enhance the external appearance of the existing building while bringing it up to current standards of thermal performance and amenity.
The external walls will be repainted in the same colour as existing, the asbestos cement roof covering to the two porches will be replaced with slate, rainwater goods will be replaced in black and existing windows will be replaced with sash and case units. Drawing PO5 describes the new winwows.
Alterations to the external envelope of the building are restricted to the addition of a small window on the west elevation, 'conservation' style rooflights over the two first floor bedrooms and in the roof of the southwesterly outshot in order to supplement the natural daylight, replacement of existing store doors with glazed elements and the enlargement of openings in the south west facing gable. This gable cannot be seen from the adjacent TT course, the distant view from the Hillberry area is characterised by a dark vertical stripe on the gable which is retained by the proposed widening of the openings and incorporation of sliding shutters.
Internally the proposal seeks to remove all internal walls, floors and internal linings and to replace these with new as shown on the application plans. Walls, floors and ceilings will be insulated to current standards or above, new sanitary and kitchen fittings will be installed along with a heating system and a new electrical installation.
The roof of the existing storage building will be removed to allow replacement of the roof structure. This roof will be replaced using the existing natural slate covering on the same plane as existing. The timber roof structure which is to be replaced is of recent construction as can be seen in the photographic survey which is part of the application. Images R101 and R201.
Within the curtilage of the property the proposals seek to construct storage accommodation adjoining the north western boundary to house garden implements etc and water treatment plant.
Water treatment plant is required as the property is served from a nearby spring and therefore requires filtration and treatment to maintain an appropriate level of purity for human consumption.
The existing heating oil tank will be replaced and repositioned from the front of the house to the rear as shown on the application drawings.
Improvements will be made to the parking area to the east of the property in order to improve access and egress within the confines of ownership boundaries. Drawing PO6 shows these proposals.
The applicant has met with representatives of the ACU in respect of any effect the proposals may have on the TT course. They confirmed that there would be no adverse effect.
A full photographic survey of the property has been carried out at the request of the Conservation Officer which is included in this application.
The applicant is committed to a sympathetic approach to works to the Registered Building, being mindful of the history and visual importance of the property within the Manx context.
Refurbishment of the property will secure its position in that context for many years to come.
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