10 July 2018 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
2, The Lhargan, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ar
The proposal sought confirmation that replacing the roof slates on a traditional two-storey end-of-terrace Manx cottage—reusing original purple slates on the front pitch and installing Spanish (blue) slates on the rear—was lawful.
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The officer assessed that 'the information provided demonstrates that the works were undertaken more than 4 years ago,' supported by a quotation dated 02.12.09, photos dated 10.04.10 showing slates st…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Mentioned but not tested as this is a lawful development certificate based solely on 4-year immunity, not policy compliance.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Site in proposed CA; officer noted rear slates match vicinity and front reuses originals, but policy irrelevant to decision which turned on time elapsed since works.
Evidence of 4-year completion
Taking into account the evidence supplied by the applicant, it is demonstrated that the roofing works shown in the photographs received on 4th June, 2018 were carried out more than 4 years ago.
no objection to the application (03.07.18)
Port St Mary Commissioners had no objections to the applications for retrospective rendering works and making lawful the installation of a replacement roof at 2 The Lhargan, Port St Mary.
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionAt their recent meeting, Port St Mary Commissioners had no objections to 2 The Lhargan, Port St Mary for retrospective rendering works and to make lawful the installation of a replacement roof.
