**Document:** Decision Notice **Application:** 24/01100/CON — Registered Building Consent for internal and external alterations including the installation of roof maintenance access system, replacement of modern or damaged lintels, reinstatement of an internal wall within Bake House and construction of a new chimney stack on gable, and the installation of additional rainwater goods to Tower - RB 1 (in association with application 24/91083/GB). **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2025-01-08 **Parish:** Michael **Document Type:** decision / decision_notice **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/33440-kirk-michael-bishopscourt-mansion-replacement-dwelling/documents/1077086 --- # Decision Notice Miss Soumya Singh Somerset House The Strand London WC2R 1LA TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013 In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Mr & Mrs Ann & David Giroux, Ref 24/01100/CON, for the Registered Building Consent for internal and external alterations including the installation of roof maintenance access system, replacement of modern or damaged lintels, reinstatement of an internal wall within Bake House and construction of a new chimney stack on gable, and the installation of additional rainwater goods to Tower - RB 1 (in association with application 24/91083/GB). at Bishopscourt Mansion House Bishopscourt Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 2EZ . Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes). - 1. The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents. - 2. For the avoidance of doubt, this approval relates to lintel works as specifically indicated on the listed proposed drawings. No permission is hereby granted for any replacement lintels other than those indicated on the approved drawings. Reason: To ensure that the building's historic fabric is appropriately preserved and protected. This decision relates to the following ADAM Architecture drawings, all received on 11.10.2024: 6296 PL1000; - 6296 PL1003; - 6296 PL1004; - 6296 PL1005; - 6296 PL1006; - 6296 PL1007; - 6296 PL1008; - 6296 PL1009; - 6296 PL2010; - 6296 PL2011; 6296 PL2020 and 6296 PL3010. This decision also relates to Integral Engineering Design drawings: 1405-INT-BH-ZZ-DR-S-0010 S1-P01 received 10.12.2024; 1405-INT-BH-ZZ-DR-S-0015 S1-P01 received 10.12.2024; 1405-INT-BH-ZZ-DR-S-0020 S1-P01 received 10.12.2024; 1405 SK002 received 10.12.2024; 1405 SK016 received 10.12.2024 and 1405 SK012 received 18.12.2024. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) It is judged that the proposals within this application would pass the tests of section 16 of the Act as the building's setting and features of special interest are being preserved by the reintroduction of the Bake House Chimney, oven, proposed scullery wall and the proposed lintel works. Although the proposed roof maintenance system would add a modern element that would be partially visible on the building's roofs, the position and form of the system is judged to be such that the building's overall special interest would not be significantly harmed. Furthermore, as the system will enable to safe access to the roof areas to facilitate the proper maintenance and upkeep of the historic fabric of the building at high level, any harm is judged to be offset by the long-term benefits to the historic fabric. The application is also judged to be in accordance with Strategic Policy 4, and Environment Policies 32 and 34 of the Strategic Plan as the proposals would protect and preserve the special interest of the registered building and its setting, and traditional materials are being used for the chimney, oven and replacement lintels. The application is therefore judged to be acceptable. Date of Issue: 8th January 2025 J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control Guidance Note This decision was made by the Head of Development Management in accordance with the authority delegated to them. This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation. A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/online-applications/) Implementation The decision does not become final until either Any appeal has been concluded; or 21 days have passed since the date on this notice and no appeal has been submitted Development must progress in accordance with the plans approved under, and any conditions attached to this approval (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation. Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action. Appeal Any appeal must be in writing and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. The appeal must contain: the grounds for making the appeal; payment of the planning appeal fee (currently £355); and if relevant, confirmation that the appellant wishes to have the appeal determined by means of an inquiry and payment of the additional inquiry fee (currently £130). Failure to meet all of the relevant above requirements will mean that the appeal cannot be validated. An appeal form and more detailed guidance are available either from Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or from the Department’s website www.gov.im/planningappeal If this decision becomes final because there is no appeal, the Department’s public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application (should one have been received) may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within thirty days following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice. --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/33440-kirk-michael-bishopscourt-mansion-replacement-dwelling/documents/1077086*