17 December 2015 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Castletown Police Station, Castletown Civic Centre, 1, Farrants Way, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nr
The proposal involves minor changes to an already approved extension (PA 15/00569/B) at the Civic Centre, including replacing lantern lights and roof glazing with rooflights, adjusting glazing and door heights on the courtyard elevation, and improving disabled access.
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The officer considered whether the amendments would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area character and if police relocation would create unacceptable parking demand.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the area's character or appearance. The officer assessed the amendments against this, noting the proposal's similarity to the approved scheme and that changes like rooflights do not significantly alter the modern building's appearance in the older streetscene, thus preserving the area's character.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for development compatible with land use designations. The site is in a Mixed Use zone where the civic use is compatible, and the officer confirmed the proposal meets these standards in terms of form, use, and impacts.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Applies to Conservation Areas alongside ENV35. The officer referenced it for the requirement to preserve or enhance the area, finding the visual changes acceptable.
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.
Public toilets availability
The public toilets must be available between 0900hrs and 1700hrs on any day. Reason: In the interests of public amenity.
do not oppose the application as originally submitted
no objections to the application
Castletown Town Commissioners raised no objections to the application. DOI Highways also issued a 'Do not oppose' response with no conditions.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following applications were considered by the Board at a meeting dated 23/11/15, and no objections raised.; 15/01258/B
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 19.11.15; Conditions (if any)
