3 October 2017 · Planning Committee
Castle Rushen, The Quay, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ld
The proposal involves minor, reversible alterations to the historic Castle Rushen in Castletown to enhance accessibility for visitors, particularly those with disabilities. Key changes include relocating the gift shop and ticket office into the main entrance space with a new raised hardwood timber floor, glazed screen …
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The core issue was whether the works adversely affect the character and interest of Castle Rushen as a building of special historic and architectural interest, and if any overriding factors justified …
Environment Policy 32
Requires that extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would detrimentally affect its special architectural or historic character will not be permitted. The officer assessed that the reversible, minimal-impact changes (e.g., overlay flooring/decking, mortar-fixed glass doors) preserve the fabric and character, with no detrimental effect.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance is permitted, protecting special features. The proposals were found to enhance accessibility without inappropriate impact on the Conservation Area's historic castle, using sympathetic materials and reversible methods.
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.
no interest in the application
do not object to the application
Castletown Commissioners request deferral of the application pending additional information from Manx National Heritage.
Castletown Commissioners
My Board have requested that the consideration of this application be deferred whilst they seek additional information from Manx National Heritage.; The next Ordinary Board Meeting is scheduled to take place on 2nd October.
