28 March 2023 · Committee
3, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
Registered Building Consent was sought by Potentilla Limited for works to the former Isle of Man Bank at 3 Market Square, Castletown. The proposed works included reinstating a previously blocked-up front door, repairing and replacing windows, and making alterations to the internal layout. The application was linked to a separate planning application (22/01494/GB). The building is a registered building located within the Castletown Conservation Area, and the site sits within an area designated as Mixed Use under the Area Plan for the South 2013. The central planning questions were whether the works would preserve the registered building and its features of special architectural or historic interest, and whether they would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area's character or appearance. The application was approved on 28 March 2023, with four conditions attached to the consent.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The key planning tests were whether the proposed works would preserve the registered building, its setting, and any features of special architectural or historic interest, and whether they would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Castletown Conservation Area. The consent was granted with four conditions attached.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
The proposals are considered to preserve the character of the building and the area and also to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1.
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).
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
The proposals are considered to preserve the character of the building and the area and also to be in accordance with the Strategic Plan policies, Policies RB/3 AND RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1.
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 works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
Condition 2
Details of Works to Registered Building Prior to the commencement of each phase of work, No works shall take place on those elements listed below until details of the following items, to include plans, elevations and sections at a scale of (1:10) or (1:20) or other information as agreed following consultation with Design and Conservation Officer have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Department: - a) Window repair schedule - b) Details of New windows - c) Proposed New Door - d) Proposed Signage The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.
Condition 3
Sample materials No development shall commence until a schedule of materials, finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the following have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department: - a) Railings - b) Replacement Windows The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.
Condition 4
Registered Building Making Good 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.
Internal and external alterations, Isle of Man Bank, 3 Market Square, Castletown.
Creation of ramped access to rear of building and installation of external lights. Isle Of Man Bank Market Square Castletown.
Registered Building consent for the installation of guard rails to flat roof and replacement escape staircase (in association with 06/01752 GB).
Registered Building consent to install an internal bi - folding automatic door (In association with 08/00686/GB).
Registered Building Consent for installation of replacement ATM (RB no 39 in association with 15/00777/GB).
Registered Building consent for the installation of a cash transfer unit to rear elevation and installation of gates to rear yard entrance (in association with 15/00034/GB).
Registered Building consent for the installation of external lighting (In association with 15/00178/GB).
