28 May 2019 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
School House, King Williams College Grounds, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tp
The proposal involves internal alterations to the chapel, a registered building (No. 185), located within the grounds of King William's College. It includes installing low-wattage tubular heaters screw-fixed to the underside of pews, hidden from view with cabling routed discreetly, and lightweight overhead radiant heat…
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The officer assessed whether the proposed works would adversely impact any fabric of historic interest or importance, balancing preservation with enabling better use of the building.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires consideration of the building's importance, physical features justifying registration, and setting. Officer assessed these but found no adverse impact from hidden under-pew heaters and minimally visible overhead ones, common in similar buildings.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations affecting character unless justified as desirable/necessary with full impact info. Applicant justified need due to inefficient underfloor system; officer found limited impact and benefits for use/maintenance tipped balance in favour.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimentally affecting character of special interest. No detrimental effect found as works are discreet, reversible, and support ongoing viable use.
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 highway interest in the application
