4 June 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Royal Buildings, 171, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ll
The proposal involves reinstating a projecting natural slate canopy and replacing existing 1930s metal-framed windows with painted timber sliding sash windows on the ground floor shop front of the Royal Buildings at the corner of Royal Avenue and Main Road in Onchan.
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The principal issue was compliance with Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, requiring development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance, protecting special features. Officer assessed proposed windows and canopy against this, finding them an enhancement over existing metal frames by better matching c.1904-1905 originals; canopy adds interest to prominent corner. Complies as improvements to building and area.
Policy O/CARB/P/1
No development permitted detrimental to character/appearance of buildings in/proposed for Conservation Areas or worthy of registration. Royal Buildings listed for registration consideration; proposal's details tested for special attention, found acceptable as enhancement.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval is for the reinstatement of slate canopy and shop front windows, as shown in Site/Location Plan no. 11 and drawing no. 31, date stamped 12th April 2010.
Materials - painted timber
The timber frames of the windows shall be painted (not stained).
Approve
