15 December 2017 · Delegated
8, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lj
This application sought permission to alter the ground floor windows and door on the front elevation of 8 Arbory Street, Castletown, a three-storey terraced property on the northern side of the road. The front of the building faces directly onto the main high street and at ground floor level features a large shop window on the left and a single door on the right. During the course of the application, an amendment was made to relocate the front door back to the right-hand side of the front elevation. This change was made to better suit the internal layout of the townhouse. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 15 December 2017 under delegated powers, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 15 December 2017. The changes involved alterations to the ground floor windows and door on the front elevation of the property, including relocating the front door to the right-hand side to improve the internal layout of the townhouse.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
