19 June 2008 · Delegated
5, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1as
This application sought retrospective permission for the removal of render from the front elevation of an end-of-terrace house at 5 Hope Street, Castletown, within a Conservation Area. The render had already been stripped off, leaving the underlying stonework exposed. The application was refused on 19 June 2008 by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The decision was based on the finding that stripping render to reveal stonework is a modern trend that harms the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Planning policy requires that development within a Conservation Area must preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the buildings and the surrounding area. The exposed stonework was judged to fall short of this requirement.
The application was refused because stripping render from the front elevation to expose the stonework beneath was found to harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Planning policy requires that development in a Conservation Area must preserve or enhance its character, and the removal of render was considered a modern trend that fails to meet this requirement.
Refusal Reasons
SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS of Conservation Areas
Policy CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS of Conservation Areas as set out within Planning Policy Statement 1/01
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.
Strategic Plan Environment Policy 35
in accordance with Strategic Plan Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
