29 September 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
74, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ls
The proposal involves removing existing Double Roman concrete interlocking roof tiles from 74 Malew Street, a three-storey mid-terrace property with painted render and a rear mono-pitch extension, and replacing them with natural slate.
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The key issue was whether the proposed works preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Castletown Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenities; and reduce energy consumption. Officer assessed that natural slate replacement and rooflights preserve character and improve energy efficiency via better thermal performance.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance/alteration of pre-1920 buildings. Officer found natural slate and lime mortar appropriate for this traditional terraced property, enhancing uniformity with prevalent slate roofs in the street.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance. Officer determined works preserve Conservation Area character, with rear rooflights having negligible impact and traditional materials enhancing appearance.
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.
Do not oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application for replacement of existing roof tiles and installation of rooflights at 74 Malew Street, Castletown.
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.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
