20 December 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Crofton, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lw
The proposal involves replacing a non-historic conservatory, approved in 1995, at the rear of Crofton, a mid-19th century registered building (RB 261) made of local limestone in the Castletown Conservation Area.
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The officer judged the pertinent issue to be the impact on the special interest of the registered building (RB 261) and the character of the Castletown Conservation Area.
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer found the replacement conservatory preserves the special interest of RB 261 as the existing structure is non-historic and the new design is a traditional form using appropriate materials.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The proposal was assessed as preserving the special character of the Castletown Conservation Area and respecting the surrounding townscape.
General Policy 2
Part of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. The officer concluded the proposal meets its tests alongside other policies, as the special interest of the Registered Building and Conservation Area is preserved.
Strategic Policy 4
Part of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. Contributed to the overall finding that the proposal respects the character of the surrounding townscape.
Environment Policy 32
Part of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. The assessment confirmed compliance in preserving heritage interests.
Environment Policy 35
Part of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. Supported the judgment that the development is acceptable in the conservation context.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
From Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment. Applied in assessing the impact on the registered building.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
From Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment. Relevant to alterations on registered buildings.
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.
no highways interest in the application
Highway Services HDC states they have no interest (NHI) in application 23/01261/GB as it has no significant negative impact upon the highway network.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01261/GB
