RB/7

POLICY RB/7 - RECORDING OF BUILDINGS

POLICY RB/7
RECORDING OF BUILDINGS

In the event of the granting of registered building consent to alter, extend or demolish a registered building, written notice of a proposal to carry out the approved works must be given to the Department of Local Government and the Environment and Manx National Heritage and for a period of at least one month following the service of such notice, reasonable access to the building must be made available for the purposes of recording the same, prior to the commencement of the approved works.

Hidden features of interest are sometimes revealed during works of alteration, especially in older or larger buildings: chimney pieces, fireplaces, early windows and doors, panelling, early earth-based construction or other features may come to light. If there is any likelihood that hidden features may be revealed, conditions may be attached to an approval to ensure their retention or proper recording and may require exploratory opening up work to be carried out prior to considering the full content of an application for registered building consent. An applicant may also be required to pay wholly or in part for the cost of recording the building.

ADVICE TO OWNERS

Owners of Registered Buildings should obtain advice as to whether proposed works require Registered Building Consent from the Conservation Section of the Planning Division. Informal advice may be given to owners on the most appropriate way to carry out works to a Registered Building, as well as guidance on where further information may be obtained for themselves. In many such cases, professional or specialist advice may be required, especially where unusual problems are encountered.