Planning Officer Report Recommendations

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Officer's Report

The Site

The site represents the curtilage of the existing bank building on the south western side of The Parade, in the heart of Castletown. The area edged red represents the footprint of the building and does not include the land to the rear which stretches to Farrant's Way.

Planning History

• Erection of illuminated box sign. (85/0289) Application Permitted
• Alterations to comply with fire regulations. (90/1174) Application Permitted
• Internal and external alterations. (93/0291) Application Permitted

Application No.:	06/01779/CON
Applicant:	Royal Bank Of Scotland
Proposal:	Registered Building consent for the installation of guard rails to flat roof and replacement escape staircase (in association with 06/01752 GB). Registered Building No 39.
Site Address:	Isle Of Man Bank 3 Market Square The Parade Castletown Isle Of Man IM9 1LG

Case Officer:	Mr S Moore
Photo Taken:
Site Visit:
Expected Decision Level:

Consulttee:	Highways Division
Notes:

Consulttee:	Castletown Commissioners
Notes:

• Provision of advertising signs. (94/0097) Application split
• Installation of sign. (95/0739) Application Refused
• Ramped access. (01/1618) Application Permitted
• Erection of signs. (01/1896) Application Permitted.

The Proposal

Proposed here is the replacement of the existing timber fire escape staircase at the rear of the property with a new steel staircase with lockable gate at the bottom and railing across the balcony. The timber staircase was added in the 1990 application.

Representations

None at the time of the report

Assessment

I have considered the content of the application with particular consideration to Policy RB/5 Alterations and Extensions to a Registered Building as set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01.

The proposed is the installation of guard rails to the flat roof and a replacement staircase.

The works are proposed to the rear of the property over a modern, (1980's?) flat roofed extension and essentially replace existing, modern (all be it timber) staircase and railings with 'off the peg', galvanised items.

I do not consider that the proposed have a detrimental impact on the character of the Registered Building as the works are to the modern, rear section and, to the best part, away from public view.

I therefore recommend approval of this application.

Party Status

As set out in the Planning Officer's Report (06/01752/GB)

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation:

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. PRIOR to the commencement of any building works a photographic survey must be undertaken to record the rear of the property and submitted to the Planning Committee for approval. Such a record is to be prepared in consultation with the Conservation Officer of the Department.

C 3. This permission relates to the Existing Roof Plan - Drawing No. 06-S054-SMCS-01, Proposed Elevations - Drawing No. 06-S054-SMCS-04, Proposed Roof Plan 06-S054-SMCS-03 and Site Plan all date stamped on 25th October, 2006.

Decision Made : Date: 19/11/07

Signed: M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control