12 August 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
5, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ep
The proposal involves demolition works at a mid-terrace dwelling in Castletown Conservation Area: removing part of the rear boundary wall to create an opening for a cantilever balcony and demolishing the existing rear outrigger roof for replacement with a new flat roof.
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The officer considered the key test under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring safeguarding of Conservation Area character, alongside Strategic Policy 4, Environment Policy …
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Areas and features contributing to their character. The officer assessed the rear demolitions would not harm the varied rear elevations or overall historic character, preserving the Area's appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Sets standards for preserving or enhancing Conservation Areas. Demolitions at rear, absorbed in context of neighbouring extensions, accord with policy by not detracting from character.
General Policy 2
General standards of development. Proposal meets these in Conservation Area context without adverse impact.
Policy CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS of Conservation Areas, Planning Policy Statement 1/01
Seeks to protect special character of Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant due to acceptable rear impact.
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.
