20 November 2007 · Planning Committee
The Courtyard Ltd, The Courtyard Office, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1dq
The proposal involves rebuilding number 6 and 14 Arbory Street (following prior demolition of 14), creating new retail space at the rear of 8-12 Arbory Street with links to adjacent approved retail units, removing derelict lean-to structures, and rearranging existing residential apartments.
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The scheme makes good use of existing and replacement floor space (352 sq m new gross internal area replacing approx. 270 sq m) and integrates successfully into the approved Callow's Yard redevelopmen…
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 development as shown in drawings 2007/004/001 and the location plan received on 11th June, 2007 and 2007/004/003 Rev A and 2007/004/002 Rev A both received on 13th July, 2007. For clarification, this includes the rebuilding of number 6 and 14 as shown in the drawings and includes the use of plastic or aluminium-framed windows (subject to condition 3 below) and plastic soffitts, fascias, guttering and down-pipes on rebuilt structures but does not extend to the replacement of any existing windows in buildings which are to be retained as shown in the plans or the replacement of guttering, soffitts, fascias or down-pipes as such.
Materials approval
Prior to the installation of any windows or doors, details of the material and frame section must be submitted for consideration and approval by the Planning Authority.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
No frontage demolition
No permission is hereby granted or implied to the demolition of any part of the frontages of number 8, 10 and 12 Arbory Street.
Interest expressed
Do not oppose
No objection subject to conditions
Multiple consultees raised objections primarily on heritage grounds regarding demolition in the Castletown Conservation Area, while Drainage Division and Highways Division raised no objection with conditions; Building Conservation Officer sought clarifications and justifications.
Key concern: retrospective demolition prejudicing Castletown Conservation Area character
Castletown Heritage
ObjectionThe first and most significant point we would make is the majority of this application is retrospective.; We request the Committee refuse this application and... recommend that the Department... take the necessary action under the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.; Demolition of even a single building... could prejudice the character or appearance of a conservation area.
Conditions requested: original slates to be retained and re-used; all windows to be wooden sliding sash
Building Conservation Officer
Conditional No Objectionreplacement windows which would be readily visible from the public thoroughfare MUST HAVE THE SAME method of opening as the originals.; Wholesale replacement of the existing windows is discouraged but any application to do so should be fully justified.
Conditions requested: retain and re-use existing slates with new/used slates to match for diminished coursed effect; retain individual building character and window patterns; windows to match original method of opening, pattern, section of glazing bars, frame sections if visible from public thoroughfare per Planning Circular 1/98; external finishes to match/retain existing; provide planning statement justifying demolition per Policy CA/6
Cumana Limited
ObjectionThere is no right of way through the property as shown.; In the interests of safety and security we cannot extend any rights through the hallway of our property to the public.
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionAll drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's 'Manx Sewers for Adoption'
Conditions requested: proposed dwelling connected to public sewer(s) acceptable to Drainage Division per 'Manx Sewers for Adoption' with inspections/CCTV at developer expense; 21 days written notice prior to connection per Sewerage Act 1999 section 4(3); NO discharge of surface water to foul drainage systems per Sewerage Act 1999; alternative surface water disposal if existing drainage to foul sewer
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Disability Access Office
No CommentEnsure that retail entrance is no less than 1000mm wide with level access. Internal doors are no less than 850mm wide. Retail counter needs to have a lower section for the use of a wheelchair user.
Conditions requested: retail entrance no less than 1000mm wide with level access; internal doors no less than 850mm wide; retail counter with lower section for wheelchair user
Jonathan Kewley
ObjectionI have seen and support the representations made by Castletown Heritage.
Fire Safety Officer, Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentApplicant to consult with Fire Safety Department with regard to Fire Precautions contained within the proposal.
Conditions requested: applicant to consult with Fire Safety Department regarding Fire Precautions
