20 January 2025 · Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
41, Queen Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1pa
The proposal is for Registered Building Consent specifically for the demolition elements of concurrent application PA24/91343/B, which involves removing a rear door and window at ground floor level to install bi-folding or patio doors on this three-storey end-of-terrace dwelling.
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The key test was whether the proposed demolition adversely affects the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, as required by the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection or enhancement of Conservation Areas. The officer assessed that the demolition preserves the character, meeting the policy test as no harm to the Area's special qualities occurs.
Environment Policy 35
Seeks to protect the character and quality of Conservation Areas against inappropriate development. Judged compliant as the works protect and preserve the Conservation Area.
Environmental Policy 39
Requires retention of buildings making a positive contribution to Conservation Area character (per para 7.32.2). The proposal complies as demolition does not impact special character and is minor/non-historic.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Relevant to demolition in Conservation Areas. Applied to confirm works do not adversely affect character or nature of the building/Conservation Area.
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.
