9 February 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
7, The Quay, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ld
Harbour House at 7 The Quay, Castletown, is an attractive, well-proportioned Registered Building (RB47) with white painted render and slate roof, featuring symmetrical sash windows. The proposal involved replacing three small existing roof lights on the prominent front elevation with significantly larger conservation-s…
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The officer's report and Conservation Officer noted that while the style of the proposed roof lights was appropriate, their enlarged size (from 570x430mm to ~1180x660mm) would dominate the roofscape a…
Policy CA12 in Planning Policy Statement 1/01
Requires proposals to preserve or enhance Conservation Area character. Larger roof lights would not preserve roofscape (generally devoid of such features), appearing conspicuous from key viewpoints and risking proliferation of similar changes.
Do not oppose
No views submitted (but accorded party status)
Highways Division of the Department of Transport included application 06/01407/GB in their 'Do Not Oppose' list, indicating no objection.
Highways Division of the Department of Transport
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose
The original applications for installing three larger replacement roof lights on the front roof elevation of Harbour House were refused by the Planning Committee due to harm to the Conservation Area character and Registered Building. Appellants argued for improved light, views, escape provision, and cited nearby precedents, emphasising building evolution. The Council defended refusal citing policy breaches under CA/3 and RB/5, lack of justification, and dominance on roofscape. Inspector found the larger lights would harm the Conservation Area roofscape visibility and Registered Building simplicity, with insufficient justification outweighing personal benefits. Both appeals recommended dismissed on 29 May 2007. Prior related appeal for dormer also dismissed.
Precedent Value
Appeals for rooflight enlargements or dormers on simple Registered Buildings in Conservation Areas will fail without strong public-interest justification outweighing harm to roofscape and architectural simplicity. Future applicants must provide robust policy-compliant evidence beyond personal enjoyment.
Inspector: David Bushby BA [Hons] MCD MRTPI
