26 June 2019 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
1, Castle Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lf
The proposal involves replacing existing windows with timber-framed sliding sashes (with specific Georgian pane and horn details varying by building), shop fronts and entrance doors with double-glazed versions, and uPVC rainwater goods with cast iron and uPVC at the three-storey commercial properties 1-3 Castle Street …
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The key issues were the impact on the character and appearance of the Castletown Conservation Area and whether the works would adversely affect the historic interest of the Registered Buildings (RBs 6…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer assessed that the replacement works would reinstate original window appearance and use appropriate materials, thus protecting the buildings' special interest.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. Alterations justified as replicating existing/original features with specific horn details conditioned to preserve historical importance; no detrimental impact found.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character. Works assessed as acceptable with no adverse impact on area appearance, particularly as rear changes not visible publicly.
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.
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 must have horns as an integral part of the upper sash, to replicate the existing. Reason: to preserve the historical importance 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 13 May 19
