22 September 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Derby House, Castle Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1la
The proposal involves converting the existing office building at Derby House, located at Castle Street & Parliament Square in Castletown, into a ground and basement food and drink establishment with four guest bedrooms on the upper floors.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed alterations and change of use would preserve the registered building's special architectural or historic interest, its setting, and the conservation area's ch…
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires consideration of the building's importance, intrinsic architectural/historic interest, physical features justifying registration, and setting/contribution to local scene. Officer assessed the building's clear interest, retention of features like principal rooms and staircase, and grouping with other registered buildings around Parliament Square opposite Castle Rushen; proposals preserve these without cumulative harm from prior minor works.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations/extensions affecting special character unless convincing case made justifying necessity/desirability with full impact info. Officer found convincing case: minimal external changes improve appearance using traditional materials; internal works in altered areas preserve intact historic features and secure viable use, with no harm to setting.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance fabric/setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. Officer confirmed proposals protect building features and enhance conservation area character via repairs and traditional materials.
Environment Policy 32
Extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting character not permitted. Alterations deemed non-detrimental, preserving character.
Environment Policy 33
Change of use permitted if appropriate and alterations non-detrimental to character. Food/drink and tourist use appropriate, securing viable future; alterations preserve interest.
Environment Policy 34
Traditional materials preferred for pre-1920 buildings. Proposals use traditional materials for roof, windows, repointing.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, only development preserving/enhancing character permitted. Proposals enhance via improvements and minimal changes.
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.
Roof surfaces
Details and samples of roofing materials including flashings and slates shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their use. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Roof light details
Details of the proposed roof light(s), i.e. type and size, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their installation. The new roof light(s) shall be of a design which, when installed, shall not project forward of the general roof surface (and shall have a surround of a dark, matt finish). The roof light(s) shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Sliding sash windows
All new windows shall be painted hardwood, double hung vertical sliding sashes with joinery details to match the originals, where existing, and shall be retained as such. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Details of works to registered building
Prior to the commencement of each phase of work, No works shall take place on those elements listed below until details of the following items, to include plans, elevations and sections at a scale of (1:10) or (1:20) or other information as agreed following consultation with Design and Conservation Officer have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Department: a) New stone portico b) Temporary removal of the masonry below the central ground floor level window on the Parliament Square elevation. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
welcomed the approach of the applicant with early engagement, pleasing to see private investment in the town's registered buildings, confirmed support for the pavement café
do not oppose the proposals, but advised that a licence may be required for equipment and materials in the highway
Highways Division does not oppose the application, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network efficiency, or parking. Castletown Town Commissioners fully support the proposal, including the pavement café.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
Castletown Town Commissioners
Supportthis application which was discussed in public on the 2nd August has the full support of the board.; My board have welcomed the approach of the applicant with early engagement in respect of their plans and it is pleasing to see private investment in the towns registered buildings.; It is noted that the proposal includes a pavement café, and I can confirm that this also has the support of my Board.
