29 February 2024 · 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 in 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 fl…
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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 Registered Buildings, Conservation Areas, and their settings. The officer assessed the rear roof replacements and window as having neutral impact, preserving the building and Conservation Area due to limited visibility.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, design, and not adversely affecting character or amenity. The proposal was found compliant as changes to the rear extension respect the historic building's character without public view impact.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. Alterations preserve character via similar roof design, matching window, and rear location.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Condition requires matching window materials; roofs assessed as preserving character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Rear works deemed neutral, 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 states they have no interest (NHI) in application 24/00079/GB, indicating no highway concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/00079/GB
