5 February 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
High Profile Marketing Ltd, 4, Parliament Square, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1la
The application seeks consent for alterations to an existing mid-terraced Georgian-style dwelling, Registered Building 62, including part-retrospective works such as removal and rebuilding of internal walls, floors, ceilings, and the rear wall, plus relocation of the staircase (which must be reinstated).
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The officer assessed whether the part-retrospective alterations preserve or enhance the Conservation Area and satisfy tests for Registered Buildings under policies EP30-35 and PPS 1/01 (RB/3-7).
Environment Policy 32
Requires alterations not to detrimentally affect special interest; officer found reconfigurations acceptable as they reveal hidden historic elements but mandated strict reinstatement of staircase and conditions on materials to ensure no harm, balancing part-retrospective unauthorised works.
Environment Policy 35
Tests if works preserve/enhance Conservation Area; external elevations unchanged from approvals, replicated rear wall acceptable, with conditions ensuring materials protect special features and townscape contribution.
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Presumes against demolition; no substantial demolition occurred as concerns were internal/external appearance only, with conditions for making good any damage.
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Supports retention of historic interest; grouped with EP30-35 for conditions protecting fabric.
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No change of use proposed; cited in conditions for retaining character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials; conditions require samples/approval of render, pointing, roofing, windows to ensure appropriateness for pre-1920 RB.
Damage to Registered Building making good
In the event that any damage is caused to the Registered Building during the implementation of this approved scheme, it shall be made good upon completion of the works hereby approved, any damage caused to the building by the works shall be made good in accordance with a scheme submitted to and approved in writing by the Department.
Storage and reinstatement of features
The features and fittings shown to be retained on the plans, including the six panel door and metal lock and brass door knob and the staircase shall be labelled and stored in a dry, well-ventilated space. They shall be reinstated in their original locations or as otherwise agreed in writing by the Department. They shall be repaired (by specialists) if necessary, prior to occupation of the development. For clarification, no approval is granted to the relocation of the staircase as shown in the Structural Engineer's drawing reference 8809-02D.
Roofing materials approval
Details and samples of roofing materials including flashings, tiles and/or rolls to ridges and hips, verges and eaves shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their use. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained.
Render sample panel
A sample panel of render at least one metre square (showing the proposed material, finish and colour of the render shall be erected on the site and subsequently approved in writing by the Department prior to the render commencing. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved render and the sample shall be retained on site until the completion of the works.
Roof lights details
Details of the proposed roof light(s), i.e. type and size, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their installation. The new roof light(s) shall be of a design which, when installed, shall not project forward of the general roof surface (and shall have a surround of a dark, matt finish). The roof light(s) shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained.
Window frames details
Detailed drawings of the proposed window frames, at a minimum scale of 1:10 illustrating materials and coverings, paint finish, fenestration profiles, lintels, cills, window dressings, cheeks, reveal and window furniture, or a sample frame showing all of the above shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their installation. The windows shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained.
Pointing sample panel
A sample panel of pointing at least one metre square showing the proposed material, finish and colour of the pointing shall be undertaken on site and subsequently approved in writing by the Department prior to the pointing commencing and carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Rainwater goods and internal fittings
Details of rainwater goods, external fittings, internal plasterwork, internal doors, fireplaces shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their installation. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained.
External doors details
Details of all new external doors including cross-sections to show materials, paint finish, panels, cills, decorative detail, reveal and door furniture, or a sample showing all of the above shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their installation. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
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 17.12.18
