10 July 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
King Williams College, King Williams College Grounds, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tp
The proposal involves re-roofing the pitched slate roof using salvaged slates where possible and matching new slates, replacing leadwork with Code 5 lead to LDA standards, adding insulation (100mm between joists and 200mm over), re-finishing flat roofs with fibreglass systems over insulation, and replacing 6 windows on…
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The key issue was whether the works would adversely affect the Registered Building's historic character. The officer noted the applicant justified the works for energy efficiency, pupil safety, and co…
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic character. The officer assessed that window replacements and roof works replicate originals and use matching materials, preserving character without adverse effect.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. Assessed as satisfied by use of matching slates, Code 5 lead, hardwood windows replicating Georgian styles.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character (noted site not in CA but buildings Registered). Repairs deemed not prominent or harmful to character.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving Registered Building features; presumption against alterations unless justified. Applicant justified need for maintenance, energy efficiency; works assessed as having no adverse impact on special interest.
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.
Materials - slates
Any new slates to be applied must match the existing in colour, thickness and size. Reason: To protect the historical integrity of the building.
no highway interest in the application
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 17.05.19
