29 June 2010 · Delegated
Castle House, 7, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
This application sought registered building consent to replace windows on the rear elevation of 7 The Parade, Castletown, a listed building (Registered Building No. 037). The work was linked to an associated application for the same property. The rear of the three-storey building featured five levels of windows across the main property and a rear annex. Most of these were described as 20-year-old timber sliding sashes, with top-hung casements at basement level. The application was permitted on 29 June 2010 through delegated decision.
The application was permitted on 29 June 2010 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and no conflicting reasons are recorded in the available evidence.
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
As the property is Registered the content of this application has been considered with particular regard to POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
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.
SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS OF CONSERVATION AREAS
as the property is located within the Castletown Conservation Area, Policy CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS OF CONSERVATION AREAS
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.
