18 August 2008 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (via Chief Executive K. A. Kinrade), on appeal
The Oil Sail Loft, Shore Road Underway, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5dx
Central Pacific Services Ltd proposed constructing a single garage to the side of The Old Sail Loft, a stone Registered Building alongside Port St Mary harbour, with a flat roof supporting a terrace accessed via modifying a first-floor window into a doorway.
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The inspector concluded the main issue was whether the garage and window alterations would preserve the character and setting of the Registered Building per planning policy, specifically Policy RB/5 r…
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to desirability of preserving the Registered Building or its setting or features of special architectural/historic interest. Officer/Inspector assessed garage design, massing, location, stone matching, contemporary doors, and window alteration as preserving character and setting. Conservation Officer agreed; no tension as scheme matched existing and prior precedents.
No objections
Garage similar to prior refused scheme where principle/appearance not objected to; Inspector found satisfactory subject to engineer's report; stone-faced not unsympathetic; complies with Policy RB/5; Conservation Officer recommended approval
Recommended approval; design, massing, location, materials preserve character and setting
