11 September 2014 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (decision notice issued by Director of Planning and Building Control)
Radcliffe Butchers Ltd, 6, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The site at 6 Malew Street, Castletown, is a three-storey Victorian terraced building currently used as a butcher's shop with accommodation above, featuring painted smooth render and an ornate cornice over the shopfront.
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The officer assessed the proposal's compliance with conservation policies, noting that front PVC sliding sash windows match the existing painted timber sliding sash format without glazing bars, includ…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. The officer found the proposal compliant as it has a neutral impact on the fabric and setting of the Castletown Conservation Area.
General Policy 1
Requires regard to the Development Plan and material considerations. Applied as part of the overall policy framework for the decision.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. Satisfied due to matching window designs and neutral Conservation Area impact.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal complies with neutral impact and protection of special features.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires assessment of impact on Conservation Area character and setting. Rear alterations not visible from public views, so no adverse effect.
Windows Policy 1/98 Category B 'Buildings in Conservation Areas'
Front windows must match original opening method, glazing bars and frame sections if visible publicly; rear windows need similar glazing pattern but not necessarily opening method. Front sliding sash matches; rear casement accepted as not publicly visible.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection raised
Castletown Town Commissioners considered the application at their Board meeting on 21 July 2014 and raised no objection.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionAt a Board meeting dated 21st July, the above application was considered, and no objection raised
