30 July 2008 · Delegated
Douglas Castle, Fort Anne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5bn
The application (08/00583/CON) sought Registered Building consent for installation of an extractor vent for Registered Building Nos. 179, associated with application 08/00581/GB, at Harold Tower on Fort Anne Road in Douglas. The officer report considered Policy CA/2 in relation to planning considerations and future developments within a Conservation Area. It also focused on retaining and maintaining the architectural character of the area and protecting Registered Buildings, including works involving cutting through part of an existing original stone wall. The portal decision was that the application was Permitted (approved) by delegated determination on 30 July 2008.
The delegated decision on the application was Permitted (approved). The officer report referenced Policy CA/2 and the need to retain the architectural character of the area while protecting Registered Buildings. It also addressed the impact of cutting through part of an existing original stone wall and whether the works would avoid undue effects on overall appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
recommendations as outlined in Policy CA/2 in relation to Planning considerations and future developments within a Conservation Area
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 & Extensions
reference was made to PolicyRB/5 Alterations & 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.
