13 June 2018 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
14b, Tennis Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ln
The proposal involves refurbishing the exterior of a 1970s-style two-storey building housing four apartments, located in a Conservation Area within a predominantly residential zone of Douglas. Key works include replacing windows, doors, and rainwater goods, plus adding new entrance porches.
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The Planning Authority must ensure proposals preserve or enhance the area's special character per Environment Po…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area and protect special features. The officer assessed the refurbishment works against this, finding they would significantly improve the dated 1970s building and tie in with the area's mix of styles, including adjacent modern approval, thus preserving the character.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design, does not harm character, amenities, highways, etc. The proposal was found compliant as it improves the building without adverse impacts, fitting the residential zoning and mixed townscape.
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.
no objection (received on 21.05.2018)
do not object (received on 29.05.2018)
Douglas Borough Council and Highway Services both have no objections to application 18/00422/B for refurbishment works at 14-16 Tennis Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications.
Highway Services
No ObjectionThere would be no site access or parking changes as a result of the proposals and therefore no new highway issues should arise.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO
