8 January 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Bishopscourt Mansion House, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ez
Bishopscourt Mansion House in Kirk Michael is a historic registered building (RB 1) dating back to the 14th century. The proposal involves constructing a new stone chimney on the Bake House gable to reinstate a historic feature, installing a 'mansafe' roof maintenance access system with black-finished ladders on the ma…
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The proposals pass the tests of Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 as the building's setting and features of special interest are preserved by the reintroduction of the Bake House ch…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection and preservation of the special interest of registered buildings and their settings. The officer assessed that the chimney reintroduction, lintel works, and roof system preserve the building's interest without significant harm.
General Policy 2
Requires developments to respect the site and surroundings. The proposals were judged to respect the site through traditional materials and minimal visual impact from the roof system.
Environment Policy 32
Protects historic environment. Applied to preservation of special interest via chimney and lintel works using traditional materials.
Environment Policy 34
Protects registered buildings. The officer confirmed the works protect the building and its setting.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
From Planning Policy Statements for Conservation of Historic Environment. Supports the assessment under Section 16 for preserving special interest.
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.
no highways interest
Highway Services HDC states they have no interest (NHI) in application 24/91083/GB.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... • 24/91083/GB
