10 August 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Swan House, 33, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ap
The proposal involves converting an existing built-in garage and storage room at an end-terrace cottage in Castletown Conservation Area into ancillary living space for visiting family members, such as parents, with a separate entrance.
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The key consideration was the visual impact on the Castletown Conservation Area, where the removal of the modern garage door—a later addition detracting from the historic cottage—is welcome and improv…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, design, and amenity; not adversely affect character, amenity, access, or flood risk. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant, finding no unacceptable visual, highway, or flooding impacts in a residential area.
Environment Policy 13
Prohibits development causing unacceptable flood risk on or off-site. Assessed as satisfied due to the new door being set above street level like the existing entrance, reducing flood risk compared to the garage door, with DOI Flood Risk Management not opposing.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The proposal passes by removing the detracting garage door and matching new elements to existing stone facade and windows, enhancing street scene appearance, secured by materials condition.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
Any aspects of the external front elevation of the dwelling to be made good shall match the colour, material and design of the existing (stone) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Department. Reason: In the interest of preserving and enhancing the character and appearance of the site and wider Conservation Area in accordance with Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
do not oppose this application (28.06.21)
do not oppose the application (12.07.21)
Both DOI Highways Division and DOI Flood Risk Management Division responded with 'Do Not Oppose' (DNO) to the garage conversion proposal, finding no significant negative impacts.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; DNO on 28.06.2021
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionDNO
