21 February 2022 · Delegated
The Old School House, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
Permission was granted for the renovation of the Old School House at Main Road, Sulby, including re-roofing and removal of a side porch. The application was submitted by Wren Homes (IOM) Limited and was decided under delegated authority in February 2022. The Old School House is a registered building described as having an unspoilt architectural simplicity, with Manx slate stone as the main material and a distinctive Bell Gable on the front elevation. The site also contains two other properties at various stages of construction, reflecting a complex planning history. The officer considered the character and appearance of the building, the impact on neighbouring amenity, and a range of other planning matters. The application was approved with five conditions attached.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the character and appearance of the building and the impact on neighbouring amenity, both of which were found to be acceptable. Five conditions were attached to the permission.
General Policy 2
character and appearance (GP2, b,c)
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 Alterations and Extensions which states, "In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting."
POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting and in considering whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. Registered building consent is required for the building's alteration in any way which would affect its special architectural or historic character. There will be a general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings, except where a convincing case can be made, against the criteria set out in this section, for such proposals. Applicants for registered building consent for alteration or extension to a registered building must be able to justify their proposals. They will be required to show why the works which would affect the character of the registered building are desirable or necessary and they should provide full information to enable the Department to assess the likely impact of their proposals on the special architectural or historic interest of the building and on its setting. Where registered buildings are the subject of successive applications for alteration or extension, consideration will also be given to the cumulative affect upon the building's special interest as a result of several minor works which may individually seem of little consequence.
Condition 1
- 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
- 2. The new roof lights shall be of a design which, when installed, shall not project shall forward of the general roof surface (and shall have a surround of a dark, matt finish). The roof light(s) shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Condition 3
- 3. All roofing slates to be used shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, size, colour, coursing, profile and texture. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Condition 4
- 4. The proposed works must be done in accordance with the birds and bat mitigation as detailed on page 15 and 16 of the Old School House, Sulby Protected Species Report Bats Chiroptera dated January 2021. - -REASON: For the protection of roosting birds and bats within the property.
Condition 5
- 5. No works must be done to roof structure outside of the 1st November to the 21st March. REASON: For the avoidance of doubt
Erection of a detached dwelling and alteration to existing vehicular access
Permitted
Erection of a detached dwelling
Permitted at Appeal
Reserved Matters application for the erection of a detached dwelling (relating to PA 15/00794/A)
Refused
Registered Building Application (RB 171) for demolition of existing garage and outbuildings, erection of new garage and garden walls (in connection with application 17/00072/GB)
Permitted
Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings, erection of new garage and garden walls (in connection with Registered Building Application 17/00073/CON)
Permitted
