3 December 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan)
Croft House, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ly
The proposal involves demolition works at the rear of Croft House, a traditional four-storey terraced dwelling with exposed stone finishes on The Crofts in Castletown. Specifically, it covers removal of an existing conservatory extension, kitchen extension including utility, store, and garage, to facilitate replacement…
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The officer assessed the demolition works under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, given the site's location within the Castletown Conservation Area, though the building itself is n…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general standards for development. The officer applied it alongside other policies to assess overall acceptability, finding the demolition compliant as it supports the replacement scheme without harming area character.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Areas and features contributing to their character. The rear demolition was deemed acceptable due to limited public view and no loss of significant features.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 of the IOM Strategic Plan seeks to ensure development preserves or enhances Conservation Areas. The officer confirmed compliance, noting the works' rear location and lack of impact on the area's special character.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
