13 July 2017 · Delegated
The Old School House, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
Permission was granted to demolish an existing garage and outbuildings at the Old School House in Sulby and replace them with a new garage and garden walls. The Old School House is a Registered Building, now used as a private dwelling, and the site sits alongside St. Stephen's Church hall, which is also a Registered Building. The application was considered alongside a related Registered Building consent application. The officer recommended approval and the decision was made under delegated powers. Permission was granted subject to three conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 13 July 2017, subject to three conditions. The proposal was considered acceptable in the context of the Registered Building and its curtilage.
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 states
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
considering a Registered Building's setting and its contribution to the streetscene
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The existing garage and outbuildings shown on the approved plans for demolition must be demolished and the material completed removed from site within one month of the completion of the garage hereby approved.
Condition 3
The new 1m high boundary walls must match for the existing low boundary walls with the cementitious domed capping.
