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PLANNING OFFICER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Application No. : 22/00704/CON Applicant : Marlinspike Properties Ltd Proposal : Registered Building consent for the removal of existing cement rendered window reveals surrounds to 11no windows on the south & west elevations and reinstatement to match existing using lime mortar (RB Nos. 28) Site Address : Derby House Castle Street & Parliament Square Castletown Isle Of Man IM9 1LA
Registered Buildings Officer: Mr Ross Brazier Photo Taken :
Site Visit :
Expected Decision Level : Officer Delegation
Recommendation
Recommended Decision:
Permitted Date of Recommendation: 04.08.2022 __
Conditions and Notes for Approval
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions
C 1. 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.
This application has been recommended for approval for the following reason. The proposals are considered to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 and are acceptable
Plans/Drawings/Information;
This decision relates to the following: All drawings and information received on 06.06.22 Elevations (existing and proposed) WL/22/1556/1 Location Plan WL/22/1556/2 Block Plan - WL/22/1556/3
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Interested Person Status - Additional Persons
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Officer’s Report
THE SITE 1.1 The site is the Registered Building Derby House, Parliament Square, Castletown. The property is located within the Castletown Conservation Area.
THE PROPOSAL 2.1 The proposals seek registered building consent for the removal of existing cement rendered window reveals surrounds to 11no windows on the south & west elevations and reinstatement to match existing using lime mortar
PLANNING POLICY 3.1 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 S16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions (3) In considering - (a) whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting, or (b) whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the relevant Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
S18 Designation of conservation areas (4) Where any area is for the time being a conservation area, special attention shall be paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing its character or appearance in the exercise, with respect to any buildings or other land in the area, of any powers under this Act
3.2 National policy: THE ISLE OF MAN STRATEGIC PLAN 2016
Strategic Policy 4: Environment Policy 32: Environment Policy 33: Environment Policy 34 Environment Policy 35:
3.4 Planning Policy Statements: 1/01 Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
POLICY RB/3 POLICY RB/5
PLANNING HISTORY
4.1 The building has been the subject of a number of applications for alterations including the following: 21/00831/GB- Conversion of building, including alterations of existing building from offices to Class 1.3 - food and drink - and Class 3.1 - tourist accommodation (hotels and guest houses) (in association with PA 21/00828/CON)
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Approved
21/00828/CON- Registered Building consent for the conversion of building, including alterations of existing building from offices to Class 1.3 - food and drink - and Class 3.1 - tourist accommodation (hotels and guest houses) (in association with PA 21/00831/GB) Registered Building Nos. 28. Approved
20/00015/GB - demolition of existing annexe structure to the south east elevation, secure window and door aperture and repointing of walls - approved
20/00016/CON - Registered Building consent for the works set out in 20/00015/GB - Approved
15/00932/CON - registered Building consent for the installation of replacement windows - Approved
15/00931/GB - approval for replacement windows - approved
14/01272/CON - installation of replacement windows to rear elevation - refused
14/01271/GB - installation of replacement windows to rear elevation - refused for the same
97/00755/GB - conversion of post office and meeting rooms to office accommodation - Approved
92/00596/B - erection of TV aerial - approved
REPRESENTATIONS Copies of representations received can be viewed on the government's website. This report contains summaries only.
5.1 DOI's Highways Division stated have stated the proposals have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for use of the highway during works for equipment and materials. (23.06.22).
ASSESSMENT 6.1 The issues in this case are whether the proposed alterations to the building will preserve the registered building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; preserve or enhance the Conservation Area's character or appearance.
6.2 The building is of clear architectural and historic interest located opposite Castle Rushen and located on the corner of Parliament Square it sits surrounded by other registered buildings including the old House of Keys and former police station. It is the grouping of these registered buildings which gives this part of the conservation area its character, a group of Georgian and earlier buildings set round a square with lanes off down to the harbour set within the backdrop of Castle Rushen.
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6.3 Whilst the building has retained much of its external character, the building has however undergone numerous alterations and evolutions internally including changes in use since its construction. It is evident that the building may well have been constructed in phases and has in past been separated into two units. The Parliament Square side of the building was previously used as a post office, prior to its office conversion and has been stripped of all historic details, planform and finishes internally and in this location the proposals have sought to add those interventions which would be have greatest impact, such as the introduction of a lift. The building is in clear need of repair. The proposals will replace the existing decorative window banding which are made of Portland cement and are cracking and suffering from decay. The proposed banding will be replaced in appearance the existing but will be made in traditional lime render a historic appropriate material that is beneficial for the building due to its breathability.
6.4 It is considered that the proposed works will preserve the existing features of special interest of the building and will generally improve its appearance and character.
6.5 The proposals will result in no change to the external appearance of the building, where elements are being replaced or renewed, traditional materials are proposed and it is considered these works will result in an overall improvement to the appearance of the building that will enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the adjacent registered buildings.
CONCLUSION 7.1 The proposals are considered to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1 and the application is therefore recommended for approval.
INTERESTED PERSON STATUS
8.1 By virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013 (As Amended), the following are automatically interested persons:
o The applicant, or if there is one, the applicant's agent; o Manx National Heritage, and o The local authority in whose district the land the subject of the application is situated.
8.2 In addition to those above, the Regulation 9(3) requires the Department to decide which persons (if any) who have made representations with respect to the application, should be treated as having sufficient interest in the subject matter of the application to take part in any subsequent proceedings relating to the application. __
I can confirm that this decision has been made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority afforded to that Officer by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Officer has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded Interested Person Status.
Decision Made : Permitted
Date: 04.08.2022
Determining officer
Signed : J SINGLETON
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Jason Singleton
Principal Planner
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