27 February 2018 · Planning Committee
Peveril Building, Peveril Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bs
Lloyds Banking Group applied to refurbish the external facade of the four-storey Peveril Building, a prominent office block in Peveril Square opposite the Sea Terminal in Douglas Promenade Conservation Area.
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The primary consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the Douglas Promenade Conservation Area, where the building holds a prominent 'gateway' position opposite the Sea Terminal.
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with zoning to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenities, highways, or views. Officer found proposal complies as it enhances the prominent site's appearance without adverse impacts, fitting 'Predominantly Offices' zoning in Douglas Local Plan.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Key test applied to prominent site: existing brick not vernacular; proposed cladding enhances by replacing dated facade with modern panels better complementing stuccoed promenade style, retaining verticality for visual interest.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
does not object (19.02.2018)
no objection (12.01.2018)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 17/01338/B but requests an extension to submit further comments; Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to listed applications but has the following comments on application numbers 17/01338/B and 17/01343/C below.; We request an extension to the deadline for submitting comments until the 21st February 2018.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 12-1-18
