15 May 2007 · Committee
King Williams College, King Williams College Grounds, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tp
Permission was granted for a series of extensions at King William's College in Castletown, Isle of Man. The proposal covered a new administration block, a performing arts centre, and an accommodation unit, along with associated parking and road improvements. The college site is substantial, stretching between Castletown Road (A5) to the north west and Derbyhaven Road (A12) to the south, and includes a chapel, sports facilities, and residential accommodation. The application was linked to a related consent application. The application was decided by committee and permitted on 15 May 2007, in line with the officer's recommendation.
The application was permitted by committee on 15 May 2007. The officer also recommended approval. The proposal involved extensions to an established college campus, and the decision reflects that the development was considered acceptable in that context.
Alterations and Extensions to a Registered Building
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.
