10 October 2025 · Delegated - J Chance, Director of Planning and Building Control
Barclays Bank Plc, Market Square, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lq
The proposal involves repairs and alterations to the former Barclays Bank building (Registered Building No. 30), a two-storey historic structure in Castletown's conservation area, including replacing the asphalt flat roof with a Polyroof membrane, powder-coated aluminium windows in the ground floor arches, repointing s…
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The officer judged that the proposal meets the tests of Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, as the registered building's special interest is preserved: the existing windows in former…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect sites and surroundings without adverse impact to townscape character. Officer assessed that proposed repairs respect the site and cause no adverse impact to surrounding townscape, making it acceptable.
Strategic Policy 4
From Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, protects heritage assets. Proposals protect and preserve the registered building and conservation area, meeting policy tests.
Environment Policy 32
From Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, relates to heritage protection. Officer confirmed proposals protect registered building and conservation area.
Environment Policy 35
From Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, for conservation areas/buildings. Proposals preserve special interest and character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment. Policies RB/3, RB/5, CA/2 tested: non-historic replacements acceptable; repairs preserve/enhance heritage value.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No objections and support the proposals
