19 November 2010 · Delegated
Isle Of Man Post Office, Castletown Post Office, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
This application sought permission to relocate existing roof air conditioning plant at the Manx Co-op on The Parade in Castletown, Isle of Man. The works also included the creation of a screen around the plant and the removal of an existing hand railing. The application was linked to a separate conservation area consent application. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 19 November 2010. The case officer recommended approval, and the final decision matched that recommendation.
The application was permitted on 19 November 2010 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation.
SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS of Conservation Areas
considered with particular regard to
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.
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
considered with particular regard to
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.
