30 April 2025 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Church Cottage, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ah
The proposal involves installing a replacement front external door at 2 Church Cottage, St Marks, Ballasalla, which is registered building RB184 within the St Mark's Conservation Area. The new door is a composite UPVC type with a traditional four-panelled appearance and two glazed panels in the upper portion, replacing…
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The officer judged the replacement composite UPVC door acceptable because the building had already undergone significant alterations to historic fabric prior to registration, including an existing UPV…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer assessed that prior alterations and existing UPVC door mean the replacement preserves the remaining special interest, with the new door's traditional style being an improvement.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing conservation area character or appearance. The replacement door's improved traditional appearance over the existing UPVC preserves the St Mark's Conservation Area character.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The proposal protects the building's historic form and special interest given prior changes.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. No detrimental impact found due to site's existing alterations.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The door replacement preserves area character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy RB/3
Relates to conservation of historic environment for registered buildings. Applied alongside other policies to confirm protection of historic special interest.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Addresses alterations to registered buildings. The modest door replacement complies given the building's condition.
