8 January 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Bishopscourt Mansion House, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ez
The proposal involves works to the historic Bishopscourt Mansion House in Kirk Michael, a registered building dating back to the 14th century in parts. Key elements include constructing a new stone chimney on the Bake House gable to serve a reinstated traditional baking oven, reinstating an internal wall in the Bake Ho…
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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 judged the proposals preserve the building's special interest through reintroduction of historic features and use of traditional materials, with no adverse impact.
Environment Policy 32
Protects registered buildings. Assessed as compliant due to preservation of special interest via chimney reinstatement, lintel repairs enhancing historic fabric continuity, and roof system benefits.
Environment Policy 34
Preserves historic environment. Proposals use traditional materials for chimney, oven, and lintels, judged to protect the building without significant harm.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
From Planning Policy Statements 1/01 for Conservation of Historic Environment. Officer applied alongside statutory test, finding proposals preserve special interest.
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.
Lintel works limited to drawings
For the avoidance of doubt, this approval relates to lintel works as specifically indicated on the listed proposed drawings. No permission is hereby granted for any replacement lintels other than those indicated on the approved drawings. Reason: To ensure that the building's historic fabric is appropriately preserved and protected.
no representation received, assumed no comments
no representation received, assumed no comments
