14 July 2017 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Courtyard Shops, 6, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lj
The application sought permission for alterations to a two-storey commercial property in Castletown's Conservation Area, specifically installing a flue for a commercial extract system discharging up the rear elevation, extending 1.5m above ridge level.
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The officer assessed whether the flue would adversely impact the character and appearance of the Castletown Conservation Area or the living conditions of apartment occupants above.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting/layout/scale, not adversely affect townscape character, local residents' amenity, or prejudice adjoining land; also safe access and community safety. Officer applied criteria (b), (c), (g), (k), (m) and found proposal compliant post-amendment as flue has no unacceptable visual/amenity impact in rear location.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character/appearance. Assessed rear flue against this; though visible due to height, not unacceptable as inconspicuous location, thus preserves character.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Identifies Castletown as Service Centre for regeneration/housing/employment/services. Supports mixed commercial use in town centre.
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.
no interest in the application
Highways Division (Department of Infrastructure) responded with 'No Highways Interest' for application 17/00484/B.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 31-5-17; NHI - No highways interest
