Environment Policy 33
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 33: The change of use of Registered Buildings will only be permitted if the proposed use is appropriate and any alterations associated with the change are not detrimental to its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest.
7.28.1 Traditional building materials can be classified as stone for walls, slates for roofs and softwood for window frames. Local materials help to form the character of settlements in the Island. For example, sandstone was a common building material in the development of much of the older parts of Peel and limestone was historically used in Castletown. Whilst the original sources of some materials are no longer operating, reclaimed material from old buildings is often available. Such re-use will be particularly encouraged where sites are to be redeveloped and there is evidence of material on site which can be recycled and reused. It will, however, not be appropriate to demolish historic buildings merely to reclaim usable materials. Another important aspect when attempting to retain the historic building stock is the use of the most appropriate mortar; common across the Island's built environment has been the use of lime-based mortar and washes.
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90.9%
Approval Rate
2019
Peak Year
Castletown
Top Parish
Additional use as tourist accommodation
Additional use of dwelling as self-catering tourist accommodation - RB 245
Change of Use for additional use as tourist accommodation as well as residential use
Conversion of existing station to provide museum, tea room and office accommodation with associated parking (in association with 19/01118/CON)
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of building incorporating dining and support facilities for a restaurant/bar at ground floor level, and 6 apartments on the floors above (in connection with RB application 18/01332/CON)
Refurbishment and conversion of existing building to form Cafe Bar/Restaurant at ground and first floor, with business hub/club on upper floors above (RB 289 - in connection with RB application 18/01334/CON)
Registered Building Consent for the demolition elements of PA 18/01331/B.
Registered Building Consent for refurbishment and conversion of existing building to form cafe bar/restaurant at ground and first floor, with business hub/club on upper floors above - RB 289 (in connection with application 18/01333/GB)
Registered Building Consent for alterations to existing dwelling - part retrospective - RB 62 (in associated with PA 18/01287/GB, and forming amendments to 17/00793CON)
Conversion of dwelling to offices including installation of ramped access
