26 June 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
1, Castle Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lf
The proposal involves changing the use of two three-storey terraced buildings at 1-3 Castle Street in Castletown town centre from offices to a mix of retail and optician services (Class 1 and Class 2), including replacement timber sliding sash windows, double-glazed shopfront doors, cast iron and uPVC rainwater goods, …
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The officer assessed whether the works would impact the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and adversely affect the historic interest of the Registered Buildings.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found external works reinstate original appearance, minimising impact on special interest.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect special architectural or historic character. Alterations justified as replicating historical features without horns, preserving character.
Environment Policy 33
Permits change of use of Registered Buildings if appropriate and alterations not detrimental to character. Mixed retail/office use deemed appropriate for town centre, with minimal changes.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Works accepted as enhancing by reinstating original styles in visible elevations.
RB/4 Use
Requires change of use to be optimum viable compatible with fabric and setting, minimising effects on interest. Optician/retail mix identified as suitable, enabling maintenance.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations unless justified and impact assessed. Proposals justified by historical evidence, discussions with RBO, and necessity for viable use.
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.
Window details
Notwithstanding the window styles shown in the approved drawings, the Georgian pane frame arrangement shown in the front of number 3 may not have horns whereas those to be installed in the front of number 1 may or may not have horns as an integral part of the upper sash, to replicate the existing. Reason: To preserve the historical importance of the building.
Permitted uses
The building may be used as either offices where the services involve visiting members of the public (Class 2) or retail (Class 1) or a combination of the two. Reason: to clarify the extent of the approval.
