26 April 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Holly Lodge, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ez
The proposal involves works to Holly Lodge, a registered building (RB23) built in 1856-57 as a model school and later used as a refectory for Bishop Wilson Theological College. It includes removing a 1975 two-storey wing, mid-20th century dining room, and 1984 garden room to restore the 1860s plan form; restoring arche…
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The officer assessed the statutory test under Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, finding that removing modern additions, restoring historic openings and flues, and partially restori…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. Officer found proposals pass the test by removing modern additions, restoring historic openings/flues/plan form, preserving special features.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Met by protecting, preserving, and enhancing the building through removal of harmful extensions and restoration works.
Environment Policy 32
Extensions or alterations detrimental to character of Registered Building not permitted. Alterations judged not detrimental, instead preserving and enhancing special interest via evidence-based restoration.
Environment Policy 34
Traditional materials preferred for pre-1920 buildings. Met by using metal-framed windows, painted timber doors, and other appropriate traditional materials for replacements.
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.
Previous bat surveys found roosting bats; works must follow attached management plan and obtain statutory advice prior to starting, in line with Wildlife Act 1990.
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer confirms awareness of previous bat surveys and attached Bat Management Plan for Holly Lodge (part of Bishopscourt), requiring works to follow the plan and obtain statutory advice prior to starting, referencing Wildlife Act 1990.
Key concern: roosting bats around the roof requiring management plan compliance
Ecosystem Policy Officer (DEFA)
Conditional No ObjectionThe applicant is aware that the works must be undertaken in line with the attached management plan and the requirement to obtain statutory written advice from the DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team prior to works starting, in line with sections 9 and 10 of the Wildlife Act 1990.
Conditions requested: works must be undertaken in line with the attached Bat Management Plan; requirement to obtain statutory written advice from the DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team prior to works starting
