16 February 2010 · Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority
Lasenby Knox Ltd, 16-18, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The proposal involved renovations, internal alterations (including removal of some partitioning, wall panelling, door replacements, plaster repairs, and concealment of services), external changes (re-introduction of front railings matching No.14 Finch Road, refurbishment of front steps to Yorkstone, replacement of flat…
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The proposals were assessed against Policy RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 for alterations to registered buildings, with a site visit confirming details.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 governs alterations/extensions to registered buildings, requiring sympathetic works preserving character. Officer assessed all proposed internal/external changes post-site visit, confirming retention/refurbishment of key features (skirtings, cornices, windows, shutters), reversible panelling, faithful railing replication, and enhancements like lean-to roof, finding overall sympathetic despite extensive works.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the Schedule of Proposed Works and Drawing Numbers all date stamped 07th September 2009: HLK/09/0278/1 Plan as existing; HLK/09/0278/2 Proposed alterations and additions; HLK/09/0278/4 Location Plan; HLK/09/0278/4 Block Plan; HLK/21 A4 Photo Sheet entitled 'Proposed Railings'; 2No. A4 Photo Sheets date stamped 7th September 2009; A3 Detail Sheets showing wall paneling and Door Cases date stamped 7th September 2009; Schedule of Proposed Works date stamped 7th September 2009.
Railings sample
Within one month of the date of the decision notice, a sample of the 'inset metal railing to match No.14' to the Front Elevation (from Finch Road) is to be provided for approval by the Planning Authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Internal doors details
Within one month of the date of the decision notice, further large scale (1:10) detail drawings are to be produced of all new internal doors to indicate the framing detail, architrave and materials are to be provided for approval by the Planning Authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Cupboard doors details
Within one month of the date of the decision notice, further large scale (1:20 / 1:10) detail drawings of the cupboard doors within the existing alcoves formed either side of the chimney breasts in the offices formed to the Second Floor are to be provided for approval by the Planning Authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
No objection to the proposals
Douglas Corporation (Borough Engineer and Surveyor's Department) has no objection to the application 09/01479/CON for Registered Building Consent at Conister House.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
