31 March 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Lorne House, Douglas Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1az
The proposal involves Registered Building Consent for Lorne House, a large 1826-7 Georgian house attributed to architect Thomas Brine, located in large grounds north of Castletown harbour within the Castletown Conservation Area.
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The officer determined that the proposals preserve the character of the registered building (RB 269) and have no adverse impact on the Castletown Conservation Area, in accordance with Strategic Plan p…
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Policy RB/3 from Planning Policy Statement 1/01 requires preservation of registered buildings. The officer assessed all proposed works against this, finding changes to doors/windows, internal remodelling, porch alterations, steps, gates, and wall demolition preserve the building's special interest, with no tension as proposals address poor modern elements and build on prior approvals.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 governs alterations and extensions to registered buildings. Assessed as compliant because proposals like porch roof replacement, gate/railings upgrades, and internal insulation/lining enable restoration to family dwelling while preserving character; conditions ensure detailed approval of specific elements.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Policy CA/2 addresses conservation areas. The officer confirmed proposals have no impact on the Castletown Conservation Area's character or appearance, as external changes replace poor modern features without affecting historic setting.
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.
Details of Works to Registered Building
No works shall take place until details of the following items, to include plans, elevations and sections at a scale of no lesser than (1:20) or have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Department: a) Glazed roof structure to Entrance Porch b) over-ridge rooflight. 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) Gates and railings b) Glazed roof structure to Entrance Porch c) Terrace to North West Elevation d) Rainwater goods e) Glazed screen to end of verandah f) over-ridge rooflight. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.
