31 January 2018 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
Kates Cottage, Mountain Road, Creg Ny Baa, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5bp
Kate's Cottage is a historic shepherd's house from the early 19th century, listed as Registered Building RB 117 due to its special architectural and historic interest and unaltered state along the TT Course.
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The key issue was whether the proposals would detrimentally affect the character of the Registered Building RB 117 or the amenities of the countryside.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer assessed the external stores and tanks as having minimal impact on the setting due to matching materials, complying with part (a).
Housing Policy 15
Permits extensions or alterations to traditionally styled countryside properties if respecting proportion, form, and appearance, with exceptions over 50% floor space. The rear store was found to respect the existing property's character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. The simple design was considered not detrimental.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Dry stone walling and timber were noted as appropriate.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building's importance, physical features, and setting. The assessment weighed the proposal against the cottage's historic interest and TT Course prominence, finding minimal impact.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations affecting character unless justified; requires demonstration of necessity and impact assessment. The officer found the functional stores justified with no cumulative detriment.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division issued a 'No Highways Interest' (NHI) response on 12-01-2018 for application 17/01335/GB.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 12-1-18; Highway Services Comment made: No Highways Interest
