4 August 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
19, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1en
The proposal involved replacing a deteriorated timber front door and detailed timber frame with a uPVC composite door and glazed side panels, plus replacing failing render with matching K-rend render, at a three-storey end-terraced Victorian house in a row of three that stands out in the Castletown Conservation Area.
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The key consideration was whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character of the building and Conservation Area per Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999).
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance the fabric and landscape quality of a Conservation Area. The officer found the proposal harms the Conservation Area by losing the detailed timber frame, failing to protect the terrace's character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm locality character (g). Proposal fails these as the new frame and glazing harm the terrace's Victorian character and Conservation Area locality.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area. The replacement frame does not preserve the property's special features, harming the Conservation Area.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Policy CA/2 makes impact on Conservation Area's special character a material consideration. The proposal's change to frame and side panels harms this character, failing the policy.
