5 March 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Derby House, Castle Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1la
Derby House is a historic stone building opposite Castle Rushen in Castletown, with distinctive Georgian features and Registered Building status (RB 28). The proposal involves removing three non-original annexes (a lean-to, two-storey rendered structure, and timber-clad lean-to) from the rear elevation facing Harbour M…
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The key issue was whether the works would adversely impact the special character or appearance of the Registered Building (RB 28) and Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenities. Officer confirmed compliance as works enhance rather than harm the historic townscape.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. Removal of detracting annexes achieves enhancement of the building's fabric and setting.
Environment Policy 30
Presumption against demolition of Registered Buildings unless justified. Here, annexes are non-original additions, so removal and restoration accords without demolishing protected fabric.
Environment Policy 32
No extensions/alterations harming special interest. Works restore original walling, avoiding any detrimental alterations.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Annex removal improves appearance by eliminating incongruous elements.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose
Highways Division does not oppose the application, and Castletown Town Commissioners fully support it.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 21 Jan 20
Castletown Town Commissioners
Supportthis application has the full support of the board; My board have welcomed the approach of the applicant with early engagement in respect of their plans.
