18 February 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Old School House, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
The proposal involves renovating the registered building (RB.171) at Old School House on Main Road, Sulby, by stripping and re-slating the existing roof to match, refurbishing or replacing windows on a like-for-like basis with timber, cleaning and repointing stone walls with lime-based mortar, installing rooflights, re…
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The main consideration was whether the proposed works, including demolition of the side porch, would preserve the historical interest of the registered building (RB.171).
Strategic Policy 4
Requires that extensions or alterations do not detrimentally affect the character of the registered building. The officer assessed that the proposed works, including re-roofing and porch removal, would not harm the building's unspoilt simplicity or setting.
Environment Policy 32
Seeks that alterations do not detrimentally affect the character of registered buildings. The proposal was found to preserve the historical interest and character, with matching slates and lime mortar repointing.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the registered building or its setting. The officer concluded the works would not detrimentally affect the character, following consultation with the Principal Registered Buildings Officer.
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.
Repair methodology approval
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 have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Department: a) Repair methodology for the stone walls including cleaning and detail including sample of proposed lime mortar mix and pointing finish b) Repair methodology for windows or if the windows are to be replaced detailed drawings of the proposed window frames, at a minimum scale of 1:10 illustrating materials and coverings, paint finish, fenestration profiles, lintels, cills, window dressings, cheeks, reveal and window furniture, The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building. Note: The applicant is advised to consult with the Registered Buildings Officer prior to the submission of each of the above details.
Damage remediation
Any damage to the registered building during the course of the works hereby approved shall be made good upon completion of said works. All making good works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and thereafter implemented within time period to be agreed with the Department. Reason: to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building
No Highways Interest.
Bat survey submitted; condition required to ensure compliance with mitigation in Section 6.1 of Manx Wildlife Trust's Bat Report.
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer raised concerns about protected bats and birds, requesting ecological surveys and mitigation measures, later confirming satisfaction with submitted report subject to conditions; Lezayre Parish Commissioners initially objected due to access issues but had no further comments on amended plans; DOI Highways had no interest.
Key concern: protected brown long-eared bat maternity roost and nesting birds at risk from renovation works
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team request that an ecological assessment for bats is undertaken on this property by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to determination of this application.; The Ecosystem Policy Team request that all of the mitigation measures detailed in Section 6.1 of the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Bat Report... are secured as a condition on approval.; Bats are listed on Schedule 5 of the Wildlife Act 1990; they are protected by law and it is an offence to: intentionally or recklessly kill, injure or take a bat...
Conditions requested: ecological assessment for bats and birds submitted to Planning for written approval prior to determination; if new applicant, new ecological assessment by suitably qualified ecologist in accordance with Bat Conservation Trusts Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists - Good Practice Guidelines (3rd Edition 2016); survey reports to include details for dedicated loft space area suitable for brown long-eared bat maternity roost; use of Type 1F bitumen roofing membrane; adherence to BCT and ILP Guidance Note 8 Bats and Artificial Lighting (12th September 2018) for any new external lighting
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
ObjectionRefused Unanimous The application does not include any amendments to the vehicle access for this property.; The plans do not demonstrate any visibility splays from this access. Should these be included as part of the application to demonstrate it is safe?
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
No CommentAmended plans received. No further comments
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that we are content with the findings of the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Bat Report... and that a suitable level of assessment has been undertaken.; it is essential that mitigation measures are put in place before, during and after the development
Conditions requested: all of the mitigation measures detailed in Section 6.1 of the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Bat Report for The Old School House, Sulby, dated January 2021, are secured as a condition on approval
