30 May 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Ivy Bank, Falcon Cliff Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ay
The proposal involves replacing the topmost metal single-glazed roof light on the rear elevation of Ivy Bank, a Grade-listed building (No. 164) designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott in 1898, with a double-glazed Velux conservation roof light installed as flush to the roofline as possible using a recessed flas…
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The officer judged the replacement acceptable because the Velux conservation roof light would be installed with a recessed flashing kit (EDN model), allowing it to sit as close to the roof plane as po…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer assessed the roof light replacement against this, finding it acceptable due to the recessed flashing kit ensuring minimal visual protrusion and preservation of character.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The replacement was deemed to protect the building's interest without detriment.
Environment Policy 32
Extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character will not be permitted. The proposal preserves character through flush installation.
Environment Policy 34
Traditional materials preferred for pre-1920s buildings. The conservation roof light uses appropriate traditional-style materials.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Special regard to preserving the registered building or its setting for alterations. Assessed as compliant due to non-prominent replacement protecting historic features.
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 light installation details
The replacement roof light is to be fitted with a velux EDN recessed flashing kit. Reason: To ensure that the architectural special interest of this Registered Building is preserved.
no highways interest in the application
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in application 22/00384/CON, indicating no objection.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 29 April 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00384/CON
