28 December 2012 · Delegated
Bishopscourt Mansion House, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ez
This application sought Registered Building Consent for the installation of replacement windows and doors at Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man. It was submitted alongside an associated application (12/01420/GB). The officer's report noted that the existing windows are 1970s softwood, most retaining the original method of opening and glazing bars. The central planning consideration was whether the proposed replacements would harm the character and appearance of the Registered Building. Consent was granted on 28 December 2012, with two conditions attached to the permission.
Consent was granted on 28 December 2012 by the Development Control Manager under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was the impact of the proposed works on the character and appearance of the Registered Building. The existing windows were identified as 1970s softwood retaining the original method of opening and glazing bars, and the replacement windows and doors were found acceptable in that context.
category a) Registered Buildings
If the original windows are still in place they should preferably be repaired. If repair is impracticable, replacement windows must be the same as the originals in all respects
Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building
Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted.
Environment Policy 32: Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted. 7.27 Change of Use of Registered Buildings 7.27.1The best use for a Registered Building is usually the use for which the building was designed. However, it is recognised that it is often necessary to look for a new use to secure the economic future of the b uilding. It is important therefore that any new use is appropriate and that physical alterations are sensitive to its character. (1) Curtilage is defined in Appendix 1
Alterations and Extensions
In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting
General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
RB/3: general criteria applied in considering Registered Building applications
POLICY RB/3 General criteria applied in considering registered building applications The issues that are generally relevant to the consideration of all registered building applications are:- • The importance of the building, its intrinsic architectural and historic interest and rarity, relative to the Island as a whole and within the local context; • The particular physical features of the building (which may include its design, plan, materials or location) which justify its inclusion in the register; descriptions annexed to the entry in the register may draw attention to features of particular interest or value, but they are not exhaustive and other features of importance, (e.g. Interiors, murals, hidden fireplaces) may come to light after the building's entry in the register; • The building's setting and its contribution to the local scene, which may be very important, e.g. Where it forms an element in a group, park, garden or other townscape or landscape, or where it shares particular architectural forms or details with other buildings nearby (including other registered buildings).
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the installation of replacement windows and doors as shown in drawings Location Plan, Site Plan, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 received 22nd October 2012.
