19 October 2009 · Delegated
Old School House, Lane From Ballafletcher Road, Cronkbourne, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qh
Permission was granted for alterations and the erection of an entrance hall at The Old School House, Cronkbourne, Ballafletcher Road, Braddan. The application was linked to a separate conservation consent application (09/00702/CON). The site is a substantial detached two-storey property with roof space accommodation, previously converted to office use, located on the western side of Ballafletcher Road north of Cronkbourne Village. The application was decided by a delegated Senior Planning Officer and approved with four conditions. The officer's recommendation was also for approval, consistent with the final decision.
The application was approved by a delegated Senior Planning Officer on 19 October 2009. The officer also recommended approval, and there was no conflict between the recommendation and the final decision. Four conditions were attached to the permission.
General Policy
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
Environment Policy 34
In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred.
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.
Business Policy 7
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS as set out within Planning Policy Statement 1/01
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the alterations and erection of entrance hall as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings $00701 / 1,303 / 6$ PA4A, 303/6 S1, 303/6 PA1A, 303/6 PA2A and 303/6 PA5A all received on 17th April 2009.
Condition 4
Prior to the commencement to reconstruct the bell tower there must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority large-scale (1:20 or better) detailed drawings, showing the exact dimensions of the bell tower and full Elevational drawings indicating the bell tower.
Condition 5
PRIOR to the commencement of any building works, a photographic survey must be undertaken to record all existing internal and external features of interest and provided for approval by the Planning Authority, such a record to be prepared in consultation with the Conservation Officer of the Department.
Registered Building consent for alterations and erection of entrance hall (In association with 09/00701/GB)
Alterations, extensions and creation of 1st floor for office accommodation
Installation of roof lights
Change of use of lower ground floor to retail premises for architectural antiques and interior fittings
Structural repairs to stabilise building
