21 May 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
6a, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal involves converting two attached three-storey Registered Buildings (RB 35 and 36) in Castletown's Conservation Area from residential use to offices, including installation of ramped access at the front and rear with metal railings.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 33 (EP 33), which permits change of use of Registered Buildings only if appropriate and alterations not detrimental to their special charac…
Environment Policy 33
Requires change of use of Registered Buildings only if appropriate and alterations not detrimental to special architectural/historic character. Officer confirmed office use appropriate, ramps acceptable externally, and internal fire/electrical works minimal/intrusive-free via meetings with Building Control/Conservation Officers.
Mixed Use Proposal 4 (Area Plan for the South)
Presumption in favour of retaining residential on upper floors in Mixed Use areas of Castletown. Overridden as building's single-unit layout precludes vertical subdivision without harmful internal changes; consistent office use throughout preferred to preserve integrity.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose the application
