29 February 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Crofton, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lw
The site is Crofton, a historic house built between 1850-1861 from local limestone, located in the Castletown Conservation Area and designated as Registered Building No. 261. The proposal involves removing and replacing the roofs on a 1990s single-storey rear extension with a new hipped roof (vaulted internally) and a …
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The main concern centred on the Registered Building (No. 261) and proposed alterations, requiring special regard to preserving the building, its setting, and features of special architectural or histo…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the rear roof replacements and window as preserving the building's character and setting, with neutral impact due to limited visibility.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, form, design, and not adversely affecting character or amenity. The proposals were found to respect the Registered Building and Conservation Area without adverse impacts on character or visual amenities.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. The alterations were deemed not detrimental, preserving character through similar roof design and matching window.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. The new window matches existing design, materials, and opening method, supporting preservation.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Rear works preserve the area's character and appearance, protecting special features.
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.
Materials approval
The replacement first floor window to the rear elevation as shown on drawing 11 shall match the design, material and method of opening as the existing window and shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interest of the special character and interest of the Registered Building
no highway interest
Highway Services HDC lists application 24/00079/GB under applications in which they have no interest (NHI), indicating no highway concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00079/GB; From the Planning List 2 February 2024 and excluding planning applications with suffix ‘CON’ and re-consultations, the following new planning applications have highway related impacts and will be subject to a separate response: [lists others, not this one]
