10 January 2022 · Delegated
Bishopscourt Mansion House, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ez
Permission was granted for alterations to the Tower roof at Bishopscourt Mansion House in Kirk Michael, Isle of Man. The works involve removing a modern roof and chimney and reinstating a slate roof, dormer window, and chimneys, in association with a related consent application. Bishopscourt is a Registered Building (RB 1) of considerable historic significance. It was formerly the home of the Bishop of Sodor and Mann, is thought to have been founded in the 13th century, and includes parts of 'King Orry's Tower' dating from the late 14th century. The site is also designated as an area of archaeological interest. The central planning issue was whether the proposed works would preserve the registered building, its setting, and its features of special architectural or historic interest.
The application was approved by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was whether the works would preserve the registered building, its setting, and its features of special architectural or historic interest. The proposal to reinstate a slate roof, dormer window, and chimneys in place of a modern roof and chimney was found to be acceptable on those grounds. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
General criteria applied in considering registered building applications
The proposals are considered to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 and are acceptable.
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).
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
The proposals are considered to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 and are acceptable.
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
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 3
Any damage to the registered building during the course of the works hereby approved shall be made good upon completion of said works. All making good works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and thereafter implemented within time period to be agreed with the Department. Reason: to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building
Alteration and refurbishment works including the replacement of existing roof to tower and hall sections, replacement of roof slates, reconstruction of chimney stacks and chimney pots; addition of one rainwater pipe and hopper, repointing of stonework and re rending works (in association with 21/00367/CON)
Works to address these issue on the Tower and hall roofs were recently approved under applications 21/00367/CON and 21/00366/GB the current proposals seek to alter the previously approved scheme for the tower roof
Registered Building consent for alteration and refurbishment works including the replacement of existing roof to tower and hall sections, replacement of roof slates, reconstruction of chimney stacks and chimney pots; addition of one rainwater pipe and hopper, repointing of stonework and re rending works (in association with 21/00366/GB) Registered Building Nos.1
Works to address these issue on the Tower and hall roofs were recently approved under applications 21/00367/CON and 21/00366/GB the current proposals seek to alter the previously approved scheme for the tower roof
Registered building consent for installation of replacement roof tiles RB No. 1
Installation of replacement roof tiles (in association with 21/01160/CON) RB No. 1
