15 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Castle Rushen, The Quay, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ld
The proposal involves replacing a failed cement mortar cap on the Clock Tower Belfry of Castle Rushen, a medieval fortress and Registered Building no.24 in Castletown's conservation area, with a lead roof to prevent water ingress damaging the historic fabric below.
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The officer judged the proposal meets Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 as the lead roof preserves the registered building's special interest, replacing a failed cement cap causing …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings without adverse impact to townscape character. The modest lead roof high on the castle wall respects the historic site and causes no harm to the surrounding townscape.
Strategic Policy 4
Protects heritage assets including registered buildings and conservation areas. The proposal protects and preserves Castle Rushen and the conservation area.
Environment Policy 32
Protects the historic environment. Assessed as preserving the registered building and conservation area alongside other heritage policies.
Environment Policy 35
Protects the historic environment. Assessed as preserving the registered building and conservation area alongside other heritage policies.
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 (21.2.2025)
