13 February 2024 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Level Inn, The Level, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ag
The proposal involves stripping off the current cement render from the traditional stone building known as The Level Inn at The Level, Colby, then repointing the exposed stonework and potentially applying a breathable white limewash finish.
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The officer considered the main issues to be the impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling, streetscene, and neighbouring amenity.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the proposal against its tests for visual and amenity impact, finding it acceptable as it restores the original stone finish without harm to character in the varied streetscene.
Housing Policy 15
Housing Policy 15 ensures development to traditional properties is in keeping with their overall traditional character and appearance. The works were found compliant as they reveal and repoint original stonework, potentially with breathable limewash, maintaining traditional character.
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.
in support
No highways interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 23/01494/B, indicating no highway concerns. Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners supported the application.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01494/B
Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners
SupportThe following applications were supported by the Commissioners at their January meeting. a) 23/01494/B The Level Inn, The Level. Removal of external render, re-pointing of stonework, application of limewash.
