Planning Report and Recommendation

Application No.: 10/01072/CON Applicant: Douglas Borough Council Proposal: Registered Building Consent for the replacement of lead work to roof and box gutters, removal of decorative lighting and associated equipment, re siting of power cables and repair works to lantern roof lights (RB no 120) Site Address: Market Hall Market Hill Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2BH ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Ian Brooks Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Douglas Corporation Notes: Does not object

Officer's Report

Planning Status And Relevant Policies

Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application: Environment Policy 32

Environment Policy 32 states that "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."

Assessment

The application is seeking Registered Building Consent for the replacement of lead work to roof and box gutters, removal of decorative lighting and associated equipment, re-siting of power cables and repair works to lantern roof lights.

The replacement leadwork and the repair work to the lantern roof lights are relatively minor works to the Registered Building. The re-siting of power behind the decorative cornice is less intrusive than the existing decorative lighting control units which are located on the building. The Conservation Officer is content with the proposed works. It is considered the proposed works will not adversely affect the character of the Registered Building.

Recommendation

It is recommended that Registered Building Consent be granted subject to conditions.

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 06.10.2010

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> 0 : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This consent relates to the replacement leadwork to roof and box gutters, removal of decorative lighting, and associated equipment, re-siting of power cables and repair works to lantern rooflights as shown in drawing numbers 01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,1 R, 1 G, 2 G .2 R, 3 G, 3 R, 4 G, 4 R, 5 G, 5 R, 7G, 9F, 9R, 11G, 12R, 13R, 15F, 15 R, 17R, 18F, 18R, 22R and Schedule of Works date stamped 16th July 2010.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : Senior Planning Officer