5 March 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Derby House, Castle Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1la
The proposal involves removing three non-original annex structures (a lean-to, two-storey rendered annex, and timber-clad lean-to) from the rear elevation of Derby House, a Registered Building (No. 28) opposite Castle Rushen in Castletown's Conservation Area.
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The key issue was whether the works would adversely impact the special character or appearance of the Registered Building.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or amenities. Officer confirmed compliance as works enhance rather than harm the building's character.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Assessed as satisfied since removal of detracting annexes protects and enhances the historic building.
Environment Policy 30
Presumption against demolition of Registered Buildings unless justified by condition, cost, efforts to retain, or site merits. Non-original annexes justified removal as they do not contribute to special interest.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimental to a Registered Building's special character. Works deemed beneficial, not detrimental, due to removal of mismatched additions.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Removal improves area character by revealing original stonework.
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.
Highways Division has no highways interest in the application. Castletown Town Commissioners fully support the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
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.
