16 April 2008 · Planning Committee - Deputy Secretary Planning Committee
Shop, 13, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The proposal involves integrating and refurbishing three properties (9, 11 and 13 Malew Street) in Castletown's Conservation Area to create larger retail spaces on ground and first floors, with residential apartments on upper floors, plus rear works connecting to the wider Callows Yard scheme.
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The proposal was assessed as acceptable following pre-application discussions with Planning and Conservation Officers, addressing the previous refusal of PA 07/01534/B which involved excessive demolit…
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Policy CA/2 from Planning Policy Statement 1/01 requires special consideration for Conservation Areas. Conservation Officer assessed retention of No.13 frontage with only minor changes (new window, raised eaves/ridge, dormers) as non-detrimental. Internal/rear demolition acceptable as frontage protection prioritised.
Conservation Area Policy 4 (PPS 1/01)
Policy CA/4 requires proposals to preserve or enhance Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant due to frontage retention protecting character; dormers and height adjustments improve proportions to match taller streetscape; rear works match approved adjacent scheme.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the following drawings: LOCATION PLAN date stamped 05th February 2008; Ground Floor Plan Site Plan Drawing Number 2007/005/001 Rev A Date Stamped 04th February 2008; First & Second Floor Plans Drawing Number 2007/005/002 Rev A Date Stamped 04th February 2008; Elevations Drawing Number 2007/005/003 Rev A Date Stamped 04th February 2008; Design Statement Date Stamped 04th February 2008.
Natural roofing slate sample
Prior to the commencement of works, a sample of the natural roofing slate must be submitted for approval by the Planning Authority.
Structural Engineer's method statement for facade
Prior to the commencement of any works on site, a Structural Engineer's Method Statement for the retention of the facade during the works is to be provided for the approval of the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose
No objection subject to conditions on sewer connection and no surface water to foul sewer
Note received (no specific objection stated)
Applicants to consult regarding all aspects of fire safety (recommend note)
Note regarding water supply connection (recommend note)
Note regarding underground cables/electricity supply (recommend contact)
Multiple statutory consultees including utilities, drainage, highways, and building control responded to application 08/00212/B with no objections, primarily requesting standard connection conditions and compliance notes.
Key concern: no access for disabled to the first floor
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Notes (2) & (4)
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
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee note 1
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions
Conditions requested: The proposed dwelling must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's "Manx Sewers for Adoption" and all necessary inspections/surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense; There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s); applicant must give 21 days notice, in writing, to the Drainage Division, prior to making any communication to the public sewer
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Building Control
No Objectionthe facade is not of a distinctive historical value and it could be taken down to its base and replaced
Conditions requested: replace the facade and any other changes to 13 Malew Street, Castletown... in conformity with the Building Regulations and in accordance with Planning Approval 08/00212/B; application under the Building Regulations 2007
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
SupportRecommend: Approve
Disability Access Office
No Commentif this is a new or full refurbishment access should be available to the first floor along with the ground floor
