20 January 2023 · Delegated
59, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ll
Permission was granted for a conservation rooflight and a slate ventilator to the rear elevation of 59 Arbory Street, Castletown, a two-storey mid-terrace property with a dormer. The officer considered the proposal against the character and appearance of the building and found it acceptable. The works are limited to the rear elevation, which reduced their visual impact. The application was decided under delegated powers with two conditions attached.
The application was approved on 20 January 2023. The officer assessed the proposal against the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area, and found it acceptable. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
development in Conservation Areas
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
development in Conservation Areas
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.
General Policy 2
character and appearance
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
New roof lights are to be fitted with a velux EDN recessed flashing kit.
