24 December 2018 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Castle Arms, The Quay, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ld
The proposal involves modifying the existing stepped access on the north gable elevation of the Castle Arms Hotel to include a small level platform at the door with three steps alongside, enclosed by a 1.5m high rendered masonry wall matching the existing style, providing safety barriers.
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The proposal alters the existing side gable stepped access by reforming the steps and adding a masonry wall for enclosure and safety, similar in appearance to the existing adjacent wall.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the minor external alterations and found they would not harm the building's character or setting, with the masonry wall matching existing features.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic interest. The proposal was found acceptable as it does not harm the building's character, per the Registered Buildings Officer.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The alterations were deemed not to adversely impact the wider Conservation Area character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy RB/3
Sets general criteria for Registered Building applications, including importance, physical features, and setting. The officer considered these, noting similarity to existing wall and no harm to intrinsic interest or local scene contribution.
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.
No highways interest
No objections
Conservation Officer Ross Brazier has no objection to the proposed installation of external steps and masonry wall, 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.
