20 September 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
5, Charles Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1af
The proposal involves refurbishing RB108, a significant 19th-century working-class terraced house in Peel, by removing incompatible gypsum/cement-based internal render/plaster (which trapped moisture), applying new lime-based plaster internally, remedial works to the concrete ground floor slab (non-historic) to create …
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The officer judged the proposals meet the tests of Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring special regard to preserving the building's special interest, and Strategic Policy 4 …
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the registered building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. Officer assessed that proposed works preserve and protect the special interest by addressing moisture-trapped fabric issues with appropriate materials and minor interventions.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The refurbishment enhances fabric by remedying damp from past repairs and using lime plaster, judged to protect special interest.
Environment Policy 32
Extensions or alterations detrimental to a Registered Building's special character not permitted. Alterations are not detrimental; they are necessary repairs that preserve character, with ventilation justified as beneficial.
General Policy 2
Development must respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Internal works and minor external changes respect the vernacular terrace's character without adverse impacts.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting special character unless justified as desirable/necessary with full impact info. Works justified as necessary to remedy moisture damage; impacts assessed as positive or minimal, with no cumulative harm.
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.
External louvres approval
Prior to the installation of the extract ventilation from the bathroom and kitchen, details of the external louvres are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. Thereafter, the works are to be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the special interest of the registered building is preserved and protected.
