29 May 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Clove Cottage, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2hg
The proposal involves demolishing the existing single-storey pitched roof garage and connecting near-flat-roof hallway at Clove Cottage on Main Road, Kirk Michael. This is part of a linked full planning application (PA 22/01553/BL) for alterations and extensions to create new kitchen and living dining areas.
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The officer assessed the impact of demolishing the garage and hallway on the Conservation Area's character and appearance, applying Section 19 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, which treats s…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer judged the demolition meets this test as it preserves the historic character and setting without affecting positive contributors.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Assessed as compliant since demolition does not harm fabric or setting.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings positively contributing to Conservation Area character. Officer found it not applicable as the garage and hallway do not contribute positively.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building importance, physical features, and setting. Applied implicitly to confirm demolition preserves features of interest in the registered building.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption against demolishing contributory buildings in Conservation Areas; considers architectural/historic role and wider effects. Deemed acceptable as structures detract or are neutral, with no positive contribution.
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.
