12 March 2020 · Delegated
King Williams College, King Williams College Grounds, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tp
This application sought permission for the installation of ventilation flues, internal works, and refurbishment at King William's College in Castletown, Isle of Man. The works specifically concerned the south western corner of the main quadrangle, which forms part of the Registered Building. The application was submitted alongside an associated listed building consent application. The main planning consideration was whether the introduction of vents on the windows and ducts within the roof would adversely affect the historical fabric of the Registered Building, and whether any such impact could be justified. The Head of Development Management approved the application under delegated authority on 12 March 2020, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning question was whether the works would harm the historical fabric of this Registered Building. The proposal was permitted, indicating the works were considered acceptable in that regard.
General criteria applied in considering registered building applications
Alterations to Registered Buildings need to ensure that any historic importance or value is not adversely affected
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
In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered 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
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All external roof ducts must be finished externally in dark grey.
