2 January 2020 · Delegated
New Market Hall, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bh
This application sought Registered Building consent for a range of works at New Market Hall, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man. The works included replacing roof slates to match the existing finish, associated lead work to the parapet, replacing two existing roof lights, installing four new roof lights, and fitting replacement windows to the ends of the lantern roof structures with new sections of gutter above. The application was made in association with a related planning application. The building is a single-storey structure with a lantern light in each of its two double-pitched roofs, which provide natural light to the internal ground floor space. The key planning issue was whether the proposed works would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the character and integrity of the Registered Building. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 2 January 2020, with two conditions attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 2 January 2020. The central planning question was whether the proposed works would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the integrity of the Registered Building. The works were considered acceptable on that basis.
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
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.
SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
POLICY CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected.
Condition 1
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
2. Prior to the commencement of any roof slate replacement, a sample of the slates to be used must be approved by the Department and the development must be undertaken in accordance with the approved materials.
