9 July 2020 · Delegated
23, Governors Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ay
Permission was granted for roof repairs and the installation of a replacement rooflight at 23 Governors Road, Onchan, Isle of Man. The application was linked to a related consent application (PA 20/00489/CON). The property sits within the curtilage of a mid-terrace house, part of a row of five terraced properties on the northern side of Governors Road. The case officer recommended approval and the decision was made under delegated powers on 9 July 2020, subject to four conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 9 July 2020. The officer recommended approval and the department determined to permit the works, with four conditions attached.
General Policy 2
complying with General Policy 2
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environment Policy 32
Environment Policy 32: Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted. 7.27 Change of Use of Registered Buildings 7.27.1The best use for a Registered Building is usually the use for which the building was designed. However, it is recognised that it is often necessary to look for a new use to secure the economic future of the b uilding. It is important therefore that any new use is appropriate and that physical alterations are sensitive to its character. (1) Curtilage is defined in Appendix 1
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Guide to the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Any replacement slates shall be new or reclaimed Welsh natural slates (not Spanish slate) or similar unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Department.
Condition 3
The existing ridge tiles should be carefully removed and then reused and/or replaced on a like for like basis to match the existing (no approval for a dry ridge system as proposed).
Condition 4
The roof lights should be a 'Heritage Roof Light' style or similar with central division.
