10 February 2022 · Delegated
Bishopscourt Mansion House, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ez
Permission was granted for re-roofing works at Bishopscourt Mansion House, Kirk Michael, a registered building of significant historic importance. The works involve retaining the existing slates and historic fabric while removing modern repairs and alterations considered unsympathetic to the building's character. Bishopscourt is a large house formerly associated with the Bishop of Sodor and Mann, thought to have been founded in the 13th century, with parts of 'King Orry's Tower' dating from the late 14th century. The building was in general need of repair, with the condition of the roofs causing internal problems. 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 was found to meet this test, and permission was granted with two conditions.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The re-roofing works were considered acceptable because they would retain the existing historic slates and fabric while removing unsympathetic modern repairs, thereby preserving the special architectural and historic interest of this registered building.
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 2
The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the submitted mitigation scheme and method statement the Bat Management Plan by B.A.T Ecological dated November 2021 to provide appropriate mitigation for bats. The identified measures within the report shall be adhered to and implemented in full and maintained thereafter Reason: To safeguard a statutorily protected species.
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
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
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
Alterations to Tower roof involving removal of modern roof and chimney and reinstatement of slate roof, dormer window and chimneys (in association with 21/01300/CON)
that were further revised by applications 21/01300/CON and 21/01301/GB
Registered Building consent for alterations to Tower roof involving the removal of modern roof and chimney and reinstatement of slate roof, former window, flued stone chimneys, stone gable wall, attic layout and water goods (in association with 21/01301/GB) Registered Building Nos. 01.
that were further revised by applications 21/01300/CON and 21/01301/GB
Proposed land drains (French drains) on the external perimeter of the Chapel of St. Nicholas and along the exterior of the west wall of the Wash House wing.
Status: Pending Consideration
