31 May 2007 · Planning Committee
Arbory Court, The Courtyard, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1dq
The proposal involves demolishing the existing single- and two-storey buildings known as Arbory Court (of little architectural merit and poor structural condition) and partially demolishing a barn to the rear of 23 Malew Street, replacing them with a new two-storey retail/commercial unit (approx 16.9m x 14.8m x 8.2m hi…
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Officer recommended approval as the existing buildings are of little architectural merit, structurally compromised (per engineer's report: 'beyond practical and economically viable refurbishment'), an…
Area between Arbory Street and Malew Street for retail/pedestrian link
Adopted 1991; promotes retail at ground level, demolition of redundant structures (2.5), retain where practicable, control materials/massing; proposal links streets, extends approved retail.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the demolition of the existing building on the site and its replacement with a new retail unit as shown and described in drawings reference 2006/001/001 Rev A received on 16th March, 2007 and the site and location plans, elevations and plans all received on 19th December, 2006.
Access wall
Prior to the occupation or use of the building hereby permitted, there must be in place a new wall across the route of the existing access from Arbory Street to Arbory Court, as an extension of the northern boundary of 30 Arbory Street. Any gate, door or other entry through this wall shall have permanent signage indicating that access is prohibited to the general public. Details of the design, dimensions and materials of this wall (including any entry and signage) must be the subject of a further planning application, to be determined by the Planning Authority. Note: this wall requires planning permission as the site lies within a Conservation Area where there is no provision under the Permitted Development Order for the erection of walling.
Reclaimed limestone
As much limestone as can be reclaimed from those buildings within the site which are to be demolished must be salvaged and used in the new development hereby approved. Where new limestone is to be used it must match the remainder of the new buildings within the wider scheme as a whole (PA 05/1539).
Roofing materials
All roofing must be finished in dark, natural slate to match that on adjacent roofing.
Archaeology access
The Manx Museum and National Trust must be informed of the date when building work is to commence and be given access at all reasonable times, and reasonable opportunity to inspect the site, observe all excavations and investigate any archaeological features exposed.
Barn demolition method
Prior to the commencement of works on the demolition of the barn to the rear of 23, Malew Street, a method statement must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority, which details how the part of the barn within the development site is to be demolished whilst retaining both the internal boundary wall and the integrity of the part of the barn which is to be retained. Such statement must provide details of how the part of the barn which is to be retained will be protected both during the course of construction and thereafter.
Do not oppose
No objections however full details of foul & surface water drainage must be submitted to the drainage authority and approved prior to commencement
