9 June 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Farm Hill Manor Farmhill Lane Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 2ef
The proposal involved repair and refurbishment works to the Grade-registered historic dwelling Farmhill Manor in Douglas, including stripping and relaying slates, repairing bay window parapets, replacing rear yard paving and porch tiles, installing period light fittings and ceiling roses, reconfiguring en-suites and ba…
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The application was assessed against Policy RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01, which requires alterations to Registered Buildings to preserve or enhance their special character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This consent relates to internal and external works to the existing dwelling as shown in drawing numbers 2369_ABD_001, 2369_ACN_300 A, 2369_APL_100, 2369_APL_101, 2369_ACN_301, Technical Data Sheet 'Harlequin Tanks - 2700BND Bunded' and A4 photographic booklet date stamped 29 January 2009.
Stone flags sample
PRIOR to the commencement of works, a sample of the 'stone flags' to the rear, external yard must be submitted for the approval of the Planning Authority and thereafter the works be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Porch tiles sample
PRIOR to the commencement of works, a sample of the proposed tiles to the front entrance porch must be submitted for the approval of the Planning Authority and thereafter the works be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Internal details drawings
PRIOR to the commencement of any building works, further large scale (1:20 / 1:10) detail drawings of the skirtings, architraves and all new internal doors are submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority and thereafter the works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
no opposition to the application but request to be informed in advance of site clearance or building operations for opportunity to inspect excavations and investigate archaeological features
Manx National Heritage does not oppose the application but requests a condition for archaeological monitoring due to the site's potential archaeological interest.
Key concern: area of potential archaeological interest
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No Objectionthis proposed development is in an area of potential archaeological interest; while in no way opposing the application, would like assurance that, should approval for this application be given, it would be subject to the condition that we be informed in advance of the date of the start of site clearance or building operations; Attention should also be drawn to the requirements of the Manx Museum and National Trust Acts 1959-86
Conditions requested: informed in advance of the date of the start of site clearance or building operations, and be given the opportunity of inspecting the site from the commencement of earth movement and during the excavation of all trenches (including service trenches) as deemed necessary and investigating any archaeological features exposed; All workmen on the site should be informed of the sensitive nature of the site so that any finds or traces of archaeological activity can be reported promptly to the Manx Museum in accordance with Manx Law
