12 October 2010 · Delegated
New Market Hall, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bh
This application sought Registered Building Consent for a series of repair and maintenance works at Market Hall, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man — a registered building (RB no. 120). The works included replacing lead work to the roof and box gutters, removing decorative lighting and associated equipment, re-siting power cables, and repairing lantern roof lights. The case officer, Mr Ian Brooks, recommended that consent be granted. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 12 October 2010. The evidence available is partial, limited to the officer report, but the recommendation and decision are consistent.
Registered Building Consent was granted on 12 October 2010 by delegated decision. The officer recommended approval, and the application was permitted. The works were considered acceptable for this registered building.
Environment Policy 32
Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building or special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted.
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
