24 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Isle Of Man Constabulary, Police Station, The Quay, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ld
The site is the former Police Station on The Quay in Castletown, a registered building (RB No 27) designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott in Arts and Crafts style, located in the Castletown Conservation Area and defined as Mixed Use in the Area Plan for the South 2013.
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The officer assessed the proposal against preservation of the registered building (RB No 27), its setting, features of special architectural or historic interest, and the character of the Castletown C…
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires preservation of registered buildings and their features of special interest. The officer found the repairs, removals of harmful modern elements, and reinstatements would preserve and improve the building's character and appearance.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Addresses alterations to registered buildings. The proposals for roof replacements, wall repairs, and new glazed structure were assessed as preserving the building without harm, enabling beneficial upgrades.
Strategic Policy 4
General policy likely supporting sustainable development. Applied in conclusion as compliant, alongside other Strategic Plan policies.
General Policy 2
General development management policy. Officer confirmed overall accordance with Strategic Plan policies.
Business Policy 1
Supports business uses. Relevant to hotel reception (Class 3.1) in mixed-use town centre.
Environment Policy 32 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Heritage/environment protection. Cited in policy context for registered building.
Environment Policy 33 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Conservation areas. Site in Castletown Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 34 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Registered buildings protection.
Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Historic environment.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Conservation areas. Proposals preserve character and appearance.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Use restriction
Notwithstanding the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019, the use hereby approved shall be as a hotel reception hub and exhibition or community space only. Reason: the application has been assessed on this basis only, and any other use would require assessment as part of a separate application.
Render materials approval
No development shall commence until details of the material, colour and texture of the render have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Materials schedule
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials, finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the following have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department: d) Rainwater goods f) Glazed roof structure to former yard; h) External lighting i) External security cameras. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
External fixtures restriction
No new grilles, security alarms, lighting, security or other cameras or other fixtures shall be mounted on the external faces of the building other than those shown on the drawings hereby approved. A method statement of how the fixtures shall be mounted on the external faces shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department, the works shall be undertake in accordance with the approved statement. Reason: to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Damage repair
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 HDC interest (NHI)
raised no objection to the proposals
Highway Services Division and Castletown Commissioners both raised no objections to application 22/00806/GB, with Highways noting no significant negative impact on highway safety and advising on potential licences.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to 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.
Highway Services Division
No CommentHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 7 September 2022 and makes no further comment to those made on 27 July 2022.
Castletown Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Board have considered the applications as per July press lists and have no reason to raise any objections to the below.; 22/00806/GB
