28 March 2023 · Planning Committee
3, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The site is the former Isle of Man Bank, a registered building in the Castletown Conservation Area, located in a mixed-use area of Market Square opposite Castle Rushen. The proposal involves minor external works—reinstatement of a blocked-up entrance door and replacement of windows using traditional materials—along wit…
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The proposals were approved because they 'preserve the character of the building and the area' and comply with Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 and RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1, and the A…
General Policy 2
Strategic Plan policy applied in conclusion for overall compliance. Supports development preserving character in sensitive locations like conservation areas.
Strategic Policy 4
Listed under policy context; supports mixed-use vitality in town centres, with officer noting reuse benefits despite non-retail ground floor.
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.
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) Window repair schedule b) Details of New windows c) Proposed New Door d) Proposed Signage. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Sample materials
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: a) Railings b) Replacement Windows. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Registered building making good
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highway Services HDC has no objection to the application with an advisory note on highway licences. Castletown Commissioners support the exterior changes but object to the change of use from Class 1.2 to Class 2.1 due to loss of retail footfall.
Key concern: change of use from Class 1.2 to Class 2.1 reduces retail footfall and conflicts with strategic plan policies
Highway Services HDC
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 any equipment and materials to be placed within the highway for the duration of the proposed works.
Castletown Commissioners
Objectionmy Board are content with the proposed changes to the exterior of the building, however they OBJECT to the change of use class in class from 1.2 to class 2.1, specifically on the ground floor of this building.; Whilst of a Financial or Professional nature, class 1.2 provides services to the visiting members of the public, which by its very nature encourages footfall into the Town Centre.; The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Policies are concerned with the protection and enhancement of the existing retail areas across the Island and state that retail development will only be permitted in established town and village centres.
