17 July 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Signal Box, Railway Station, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4ll
The proposal is for the retrospective erection of a small single-storey hut (4.1m wide x 2.7m deep x 4.1m tall) used as a station master's office on the northwest end of the platform at Douglas Railway Station.
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The officer assessed the main concerns as the hut's impact on the character and landscape of the North Quay Conservation Area and the registered building (RB 74).
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affect townscape character, local amenity, road safety, or flood risk. Officer found the small hut's design and siting respects the sensitive heritage setting without standing out or harming character/amenity.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment and mitigations where risk exists. Flood assessment showed low risk; mitigations (simple fit-out, elevated wiring) acceptable given small scale, no need for active defences.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimental to registered building's special interest. Hut does not affect the station's architectural/historic character as it is ancillary, visually subordinate, and approved by Registered Building Officer.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development outside but near conservation area if no detrimental effect on views. Hut sited on platform just outside boundary; does not harm views into/out of area due to location against trees and matching materials.
does not oppose this application
does not oppose this application
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the retrospective erection of a station masters office at the Railway Station in Douglas.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 23 April 20
