15 May 2007 · Planning Committee
Rear Of No'S 9 And 11, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The proposal involves demolishing redundant outbuildings behind shops at 9 and 11 Malew Street and building a new retail/commercial link structure that connects these shops to the adjacent approved Callow's Yard mixed-use development, creating a pedestrian mall between Malew Street and Arbory Street.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the Castletown Plan 1991, which identifies the site for retail development and pedestrian linkage between Arbory and Malew Streets, noting redundant outbuildi…
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of conservation impacts. Officer and Conservation Officer assessed demolition and replacement against historic interest, approving after retention of key staircase feature.
Conservation Area Policy 4 (PPS 1/01)
Focuses on preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Amended design retains historic elements and continues approved architectural theme, deemed unobjectionable.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the demolition of the existing outbuildings and construction of a new retail and commercial link building all as shown in drawings reference 2007/002/001 Rev A received on 13th March, 2007.
Protection of retained structures
Prior to the commencement of any works on site, including demolition, the applicant must have approved by the Planning Authority a method statement detailing how the existing structures which are indicated on the plans as being retained are to be protected during building works so that their integrity is not undermined by the works on site.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Do not oppose
Comments received (no specific objection stated post-amendments)
No objection subject to conditions on surface water and foul sewer
Multiple consultees raised heritage and drainage objections to the demolition and new retail link building at 9/11 Malew Street, Castletown, with concerns over 17th century features and drainage capacity, though some later withdrew objections subject to conditions.
Key concern: demolition of rare 17th century stair-turret and historic buildings
Nigel Crowe
ObjectionThe projecting tower appears to be one of the earliest examples of a domestic stair-turret on the Island.; I would urge you to organise a professional survey of this whole block of buildings, in order that the interests of both the public and the owners may be safeguarded.
Conditions requested: organise a professional survey of this whole block of buildings
Castletown Heritage
ObjectionWe therefore request the application be refused.; Taking the above into account we would suggest the staircase deserves preservation.
Conditions requested: conditional approval to preserve the staircase
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
Department of Transport Drainage Division
ObjectionThe applicant has been requested by the Drainage Division... to supply full drainage proposals but has abruptly refused to supply these at the planning stage.; Until the applicant provides the Division with the required information... the Drainage Division will not give any approval to this application.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; The Division can confirm that this section of public surface water sewer has capacity to receive flows from the development
Conditions requested: There must be no discharge of surface water from this proposed development to any foul drainage systems so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; No foul connection shall be made to the retail unit without the written permission of the Drainage Division; any future foul connection will be liable for a communication fee.
Disability Access Office
No CommentSize of Car Park | Number of Disabled spaces Up to 200 spaces | 5% of car park (min 3 spaces) Over 200 spaces | 4% of car park plus 4 spaces
Conditions requested: Where parking is provided provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places; Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user; doors should not be so heavy as to require a pulling force exceeding twenty Newton's; Inside layout should have sufficient aisle width as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to manoeuvre; All serving counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
I RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS SOLUTIONS TO THIS PROBLEM.
