11 January 2011 · Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority
4, Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lh
The proposal involved demolishing a timber garage described as having no architectural merit and being an inappropriate structure within the Conservation Area. The site is a garage located opposite 4 Windsor Terrace in Douglas.
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The officer determined that the existing timber garage 'does not have any architectural merit and is an inappropriate structure for a Conservation Area' and 'does not contribute to the character and a…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 is relevant to the determination. The officer assessed the demolition against the policy in the context of Conservation Area character, finding the existing garage non-contributory and its removal acceptable to enable enhancement via redevelopment.
Environmental Policy 39
Environment Policy 39 from the Strategic Plan is applicable to registered buildings and conservation areas. The assessment focused on whether demolition preserves or enhances character; the garage was deemed inappropriate with no merit, tipping the balance towards approval linked to recent replacement permission.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This consent relates to the demolition of a timber garage as shown in drawing number WL/10/1166/1A date stamped 2 November 2010.
no objection
