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 (RB261), a mid-19th century limestone house in Castletown Conservation Area. The new conservatory matches the existing footprint, features a central external double door on the south-eastern wall, and includes a 0.8m h…
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The officer assessed the impact of the proposed conservatory replacement on the special interest of the registered building (RB261) and the character of the Castletown Conservation Area, as required b…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to preserving the building, its setting, or features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer found the replacement conservatory preserves the special interest as the existing one is non-historic and the new design is traditional and appropriate.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the conservation area's character or appearance. The proposal was judged to preserve the area's special character due to the sympathetic materials and form.
Strategic Policy 4
Part of the Strategic Plan 2016; the proposals meet its tests as the special interest of the registered building and conservation area is preserved.
Environment Policy 32
Part of the Strategic Plan 2016; assessed as compliant because the alterations protect the registered building's interest.
Environment Policy 35
Part of the Strategic Plan 2016; the officer confirmed the proposals satisfy its tests for protecting heritage assets.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
From guidance on conservation of historic environment; applied to assess works on registered building.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
From guidance on conservation of historic environment; the replacement was found to preserve special interest.
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.
