24 December 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Castle Arms, The Quay, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ld
The proposal involves altering the existing stepped access on the north gable elevation of the Castle Arms Hotel by creating a small level platform at the door with three new steps running alongside, enclosed by a 1.5m high masonry wall acting as a safety barrier.
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The officer assessed that the proposed masonry wall matches the appearance of the existing wall enclosing the cellar steps and would not result in adverse impacts on the Registered Building or the Con…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Registered Buildings, Conservation Areas, and avoid environmental pollution. The officer found the minor alterations protect the building's fabric and setting with no adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. Assessed as compliant due to no harm to character, supported by Registered Buildings Officer.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The proposal's matching masonry was deemed not harmful to the Area's appearance.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
General criteria for Registered Building applications consider building importance, physical features, and setting. The officer noted the works align with these, focusing on minimal change to the gable elevation.
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.
No objections
Conservation Officer has no objection to the proposed installation of external steps, stating no adverse visual impact on the historic or architectural interest of the building.
Conservation Officer
No ObjectionThe proposals would not result in any adverse visual impact on the historic or architectural interest of the building or bring about any detrimental harm to its character; I therefore do not object and recommend the application is approved.
