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Mr E C Moore<br>Department of Transport<br>Properties Division<br>Sea Terminal Building<br>Douglas<br>IM1 2RF
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby APPROVE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Proposal: at:
Department of Transport Properties Division
Registered Building Consent for the installation of replacement decorative lighting (in association with 08/01579GB)
Tower of Refuge
St Marys Rock
Douglas
Isle of Man
which was considered on 3rd September 2009, subject to compliance with the conditions specified below.
Date of Issue: 4th September 2009
Murray House
Mount Havelock
Douglas
Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
This decision was made by the Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.
This decision notice is issued in accordance with Regulation 9(1) of the Registered Building Regulations 2005.
The proposed development must not be commenced until either;
Whichever is the later. Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.
A form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department's website www.gov.im/ dlge/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml
Please note that a copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection at the Department.
If this determination is running concurrently with a planning application, the content of the registered building application is excluded from that consideration. If need be, an appeal against the determination of registered building consent must be made independently.
| Application No. : | 08/01580/CON | | --- | --- | | Applicant : | Department Of Transport Properties Division | | Proposal : | Registered Building Consent for the installation of replacement decorative | | | lighting (in association with 08/01579GB) | | Site Address : | Tower Of Refuge | | | St Marys Rock | | | Douglas | | | Isle Of Man |
| Case Officer : | Mr Ian Brooks | | --- | --- | | Photo Taken : | | | Site Visit : | | | Expected Decision Level : | Planning Committee |
Consultee : Highways Division Notes :
Consultee : Douglas Corporation Notes : No Objection
The application site is the Tower of Refuge which is a stone structure built in 1832 as shelter for shipwrecked sailors on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay. The Tower is also a Registered Building.
The application is seeking planning permission and Registered Building Consent to install 28 lighting units onto the building.
Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application: Strategic Policy 4, General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 32.
Environment Policy 32 states that "Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted.
Section 16(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 states that "In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting, or whether 11 August 2009 08/01580/CON Page 1 of 4
to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses."
Within Planning Policy Statement 1/01, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application: Policy RB/5
Policy RB/5 states that "In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting and in considering whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Registered building consent is required for the building's alteration in any way which would affect its special architectural or historic character. There will be a general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings, except where a convincing case can be made, against the criteria set out in this section, for such proposals.
Applicants for registered building consent for alteration or extension to a registered building must be able to justify their proposals. They will be required to show why the works which would affect the character of the registered building are desirable or necessary and they should provide full information to enable the Department to assess the likely impact of their proposals on the special architectural or historic interest of the building and on its setting. Where registered buildings are the subject of successive applications for alteration or extension, consideration will also be given to the cumulative affect upon the building's special interest as a result of several minor works which may individually seem of little consequence."
There has been no previous planning application for the site considered relevant to the assessment of this application.
Douglas Corporation has advised that they do not oppose the applications. The Isle of Man Victorian Society has commented on the quality of the applications and has objected on the lack of information.
This is a joint report for planning permission and Registered Building consent. The key issue for both of the applications is whether the proposed lighting scheme for the Tower would adversely affect the setting of the Registered Building.
The applications had originally proposed a lighting scheme of 68 linear fluorescent up lights and 30 downward floodlights. Following concerns from the Conservation Officer and the Planning Officer, the applicants have revised their floodlighting scheme to 28 lighting units. This reduction in the number of units reduces significantly the impact of the scheme on the setting of the Registered Building. The Conservation Officer is content with the proposed scheme. It is considered this proposal will not have an adverse affect on the setting of the Registered Building.
It is recommended that planning permission and Registered Building Consent be granted subject to conditions in the attached schedule.
The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.
The Isle of Man Victorian Society do not have sufficient interest in the application to be afforded party status in this instance.
In summary, it is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded interested party status:
Douglas Corporation Highways Division of the Department of Transport
Accordingly the following parties are not afforded interested party status: Isle of Man Victorian Society.
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 10.08.2009
N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal O : Notes attached to refusals
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
This consent relates to the installation of floodlights as shown in drawing numbers 100, 101, 122 date stamped 12th August 2008, JC5402/E/06, JC5402/E/07, JC5402/E/08, JC5402/E/09, JC5402/E/10 date stamped 9th July 2009.
I confirm that this decision has been made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority afforded to it under the Town and Country (Development Procedure) 2005
Decision Made : \qquad Committee Meeting Date : \qquad Signed : \qquad Presenting Officer
Further to the decision of the Committee an additional report/condition reason is required. Signing Officer to delete as appropriate
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Brooks, Ian
From: Moore, Eddie
Sent: 11 March 2009 09:23
To: Brooks, Ian
Subject: RE: Light Scheme for Tower of Refuge (08/01579/GB & 08/1580/CON)
Hello Ian
We are still progressing and trying to develop the scheme further incorporating the comments made at our meeting on the 20th Nov 09. The 'new' scheme has a significant reduction in the number of light fittings and the method of fixing/maintaining the installation. The scheme overall has (we think!!) a lot lower impact visually but still maintains the appropriate quality. We have also had a couple of 'artists impressions' done that should also help the application. We would anticipate having the details to you by mid April.
Thank you for your patience on this matter whilst we have been trying to develop the scheme.
Cheers
Eddie
Properties Division Department of Transport Sea Terminal Building Douglas Isle of Man IM1 2RF
Phone: (01624) 687545 Fax: (01624) 660411 E-mail [email protected]
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From: Brooks, Ian
Sent: 10 March 2009 11:40
To: Moore, Eddie
Subject: Light Scheme for Tower of Refuge (08/01579/GB & 08/1580/CON)
Dear Mr Moore,
Following my email on the 12th November 2008 and our meeting on the 20th November 2008 to discuss the above applications, I would be grateful if you could provide an update on how you are progressing in providing the additional information, as discussed so as to allow me to accurately determine your applications?
If you are not intending to progress the applications any further I would be grateful if you could advise me that you wish the applications for Registered Building Consent and planning permission be withdrawn.
Yours sincerely
11/03/2009
Brooks, Ian
From: Brooks, Ian
Sent: 10 March 2009 11:40
To: Moore, Eddie
Subject: Light Scheme for Tower of Refuge (08/01579/GB & 08/1580/CON)
Dear Mr Moore,
Following my email on the 12th November 2008 and our meeting on the 20th November 2008 to discuss the above applications, I would be grateful if you could provide an update on how you are progressing in providing the additional information, as discussed so as to allow me to accurately determine your applications?
If you are not intending to progress the applications any further I would be grateful if you could advise me that you wish the applications for Registered Building Consent and planning permission be withdrawn.
Yours sincerely
Ian Brooks Planning Officer Department of Local Government and the Environment, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, IM1 2SF
Tel: (01624) 685901 Fax: (01624) 686443 Email: [email protected]
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10/03/2009
Brooks, Ian
From: Brooks, Ian
Sent: 12 November 2008 12:33
To: Moore, Eddie
Subject: Lighting scheme for Tower of Refuge
Dear Mr Moore,
I apologise for the delay in your applications due to current workload pressures. However, I have now had the opportunity to review your applications for Planning Permission and Registered Building Consent for a lighting scheme on the Tower of Refuge and I have a number of issues regarding the proposal. These are as follows:
I am concerned about the amount of lighting to be fixed to the Registered Building and how the proposal will impact on the building or its setting. You are advised to discuss this issue with the Conservation Officer and myself.
There is also insufficient detail within the applications showing how the lighting will be fixed to the building.
None of the submitted plans showing the proposed lighting scheme are to scale. It is difficult to understand the extent of the projection of the lighting scheme from the building.
I would advise you contact me, in the first instance, to arrange a meeting to discuss the above issues. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully,
Ian Brooks
Planning Officer
Department of Local Government and the Environment,
Murray House,
Mount Havelock,
Douglas,
IM1 2SF
Tel: (01624) 685901
Fax: (01624) 686443
Email: [email protected]
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12/11/2008
I. J. G. CLAGUE MBE, B.Sc., M.I.E.E., A.M.I.E., F.T.C.L., L.T.C.L.
www.douglas.gov.im
12 SEP 2008
The Secretary to the Planning Committee
D O L G E
Murray House
Mount Havelock
DOUGLAS
NJK/DSR
11 September 2008
Dear Sir,
Following consideration of the below applications, I can advise that Douglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
| 08/01204/B | Conversion of existing guest house to five apartments, 8 Woodville Terrace (Re advertised due to correction to proposal description) | | --- | --- | | 08/01263/B | Window, door and roof alterations, Ballarose 5 Hillberry Green (e advertised due to proposal description change) | | 08/01294/B | Installation of solar panels, 49 Cronk Drean | | 08/01301/B | Erection of replacement conservatory, 8 Glen Park Drive | | 08/01303/B | Re-positioning of ATM machine, HSBC House Ridgeway Street | | 08/01313/B | Conversion of integral garage to provide additional living accommodation, The Grange Montreux Court | | 08/01314/B | Installation of replacement window to rear elevation, Flat 1 Chandler House 1 Ridgeway Street | | 08/01317/D | Relocation of illuminated advertising sign, Tesco Bus Depot Junction Banks Circus / Lake Road |
All Correspondence should be addressed to the Borough Engineer and Surveyor, Switchboard Number: (01624) 696300 Fax Number: (01624) 696400
| 08/01323/B | Erection of extension, 24 Harcroft Meadow | | --- | --- | | 08/01325/B | Creation of a vehicular access and hardstanding, 5 Railway Terrace | | 08/01326/B | Re roofing works, installation of roof lights and alteration to garage roof, 5 Woodside Terrace | | 08/01327/R | Installation of replacement windows to front elevation, 15 Palatine Road | | 08/01334/B | Conversion of former boiler house to provide temporary ambulance station, Former Nobles Hospital Westmoreland Road | | 08/01335/B | Conversion and extension, Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Unit Central Community Health Centre Former Nobles Hospital Westmoreland Road | | 08/01336/B | Creation of new entrance and frontage, Ward 10 Central Community Healthcare Centre Former Nobles Hospital Westmoreland Road | | 08/00814/B | Installation of replacement windows, 16 Alexander Drive (Re advertised due to amended plans received) | | 08/01352/B | Conversion of second integral garage into living accommodation, 27 Reayrt Carnane | | 08/01354/B | Alterations, removal of chimneys and extension to driveway, 27 Ballanard Road | | 08/01356/R | Installation of roof lights, 3 Park Road | | 08/01357/B | Erection of conservatory and replacement of existing window with door, 53 High View Road | | 08/01362/B | Erection of a sun lounge extension to rear elevation, 3 Douglas Avenue | | 08/01366/R | Creation of roof deck area, 3 Richmond Grove | | 08/01380/B | First floor extension over garage and utility area to create additional living accommodation, 20 Hillcroft Rise | | 08/01392/B | Alterations, extension of decked area and erection of shed, 27 The Crescent | | 08/01396/B | Installation of replacement windows, 12 Grosvenor Road | | 08/01401/B | Re roofing of dwelling and installation of replacement dormers, 6 Eastfield | | 08/01407/B | Alterations to front elevation, 6 Highgrove Mansions Switzerland Road | | 08/01421/B | Alterations and extension, Luminaires The Old Bakery James Place | | 08/01424/B | Erection of conservatory to side elevation, 1 Empire Terrace |
| 08/01430/R | Installation of replacement windows, 8 Auckland Grove | | --- | --- | | 08/01432/B | Erection of shed, 1 Woodside Terrace | | 08/01439/R | Removal of external staircase and bricking up of a doorway, 37 Selborne Drive | | 08/01443/B | Alterations and roofing over rear yard, Laughing Buddah Restaurant 10 - 12 Prospect Hill | | 08/01444/B | Alterations and extension, 4 Douglas Avenue | | 08/01449/C | Change of use of former hospice building to an aesthetic medicine centre and training academy, Former St Bridget's Hospice Dorothy Pantin House Kensington Road | | 08/01452/B | Alterations and extensions to dwelling, Woodlands 24 Second Avenue | | 08/01456/B | Installation of replacement windows, 38 Albany Road | | 08/00697/D | Installation of signage, St Georges Afc Glencrutchery Road (Re advertised due to amended plans received) | | 08/01462/B | Installation of three roof lights, 3 Thorny Road | | 08/01464/B | Conversion of three car ports into garages, Harris View Apartments Mona Terrace | | 08/01473/D | Installation of advertising signage, Jaks Bar & Restaurant 43 Loch Promenade | | 08/01483/B | Alterations and first floor extension over garage, St Martins 9 Third Avenue | | 08/01485/B | Erection of a detached dwelling, garage, driveway and vehicular access, Land At Rear Of Ferndale Saddle Road | | 08/01490/B | Installation of a dormer window and solar panels to front elevation, 11 Strathallan Crescent | | 08/01500/B | Erection of replacement boundary fencing, Peregrine House Peel Road | | 08/01501/B | Alterations and extensions, 11 Richmond Grove | | 08/01502/B | External alteration works, 21 & 23 Peel Road | | 08/01503/B | Installation of replacement windows, 23 Peel Road | | 08/01507/B | Erection of extension to rear elevation, 13 Hilltop View | | 08/01508/B | Erection of a retractable awning, Villa Marina Harris Promenade |
| 08/01509/D | Erection of signage, Villa Marina Harris Promenade | | --- | --- | | 08/01515/B | Alterations and extension to provide additional accommodation at first floor level, Cushag Ellenbrook Drive | | 08/01525/B | Installation of replacement window and door, 37 York Road | | 08/01528/B | Erection of extension, 53 Hillberry Heights | | 08/01208/B | Installation of replacement shop front and external air conditioning on rear wall, 12 Castle Street (Re advertised due to amended plans received) | | 08/01532/B | Alterations and extension to provide additional retail space and installation of an ATM, Anagh Coar Stores Cushag Road | | 08/01543/B | Conversion of basement into a self contained apartment, 38 Woodbourne Road | | 08/01545/B | Erection of a single storey kitchen extension to side elevation, Albion Cottage 15 Albion Terrace | | 08/01549/B | Installation of replacement windows and front door, 4 Hatfield Grove | | 08/01552/B | Installation of replacement windows, 70 Derby Square | | 08/01554/B | Installation of replacement windows to front elevation, 40 Victoria Road | | 08/01555/B | Installation of replacement windows, 26 York Road | | 08/01557/D | Erection of signage, Anagh Coar Stores Cushag Road | | 08/01558/B | Two storey extension to rear elevation (comprising amendments to PA 08/00498B), 18 First Avenue | | 08/01560/B | Conversion from retail to a restaurant, 56 Bucks Road | | 08/01563/GB | Renovations, erection of extensions and construction of a new car park to replace existing to rear (In association with 08/01564/CON & 08/01565/CON), 16 - 18 Finch Road | | 08/01564/CON | Registered Building consent for renovations and erection of extensions (In association with 08/01563/GB & 08/01565/CON) Registered Building Nos. 098, 16 - 18 Finch Road | | 08/01565/CON | Registered Building consent for renovations and erection of extensions (In association with 08/01563/GB & 08/01564/CON) Registered Building Nos. 099, 16 - 18 Finch Road | | 08/01573/B | Erection of two storey extension, Unit 15 White Hoe Industrial Units Old Castletown Road |
| 08/01579/GB | Installation of replacement decorative lighting (Registered Building no 205 in association with 08/01580CON), Tower Of Refuge St Marys Rock | | --- | --- | | 08/01580/CON | Registered Building Consent for the installation of replacement decorative lighting (in association with 08/01579GB), Tower Of Refuge St Marys Rock | | 08/01581/D | Retention of awnings with logos, 35 North Quay | | 08/01582/B | Creation of parking area and associated retaining wall, Land Adjoining Tree Cassyn Tromode Road | | 08/00809/B | Alterations and extensions to dwelling, Farmhill Lodge Farmhill Lane (Re advertised due to amended plans received) | | 08/01038/B | Alterations and conversion of first floor from residential to office use to create ancillary accommodation on the second floor, 4 Albert Street (Re advertised due to changed proposal description) | | 08/01221/B | Conversion of existing rear garage to a utility room, 15 Palatine Road (Re advertised due to amended plans received) | | 08/01336/B | Creation of new entrance and frontage, Ward 10 Central Community Healthcare Centre Former Nobles Hospital Westmoreland Road (Re advertised due to amended plans received) | | 08/01593/B | Installation of replacement windows, 4 Thorny Road | | 08/01613/B | Creation of patio doors to rear elevation, 77 Port E Chee Avenue | | 08/01622/B | Installation of a solar panel, 13 Meadowbrook Gardens | | 08/01627/B | Alterations and erection of mobile classroom, St Ninians High School (Upper School) Ballaquayle Road | | 08/01634/B | Erection of a four storey office block with associated car parking (comprising amendments to 07/01669/B), Unit 20 South Quay Industrial Estate | | 08/01648/B | Installation of replacement windows, roof light and French doors to replace existing rear ground floor window, 4 Mount Bradda | | 08/00962/B | Demolish existing building and erection of six dwellings with associated parking, Park Cottages Tromode Road (Re advertised due to amended plans received) |
Yours faithfully
N J KAIGHIN BUILDING CONTROL MANAGER
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