30 July 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Abigail Morgan
19, Hutchinson Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hs
The proposal involves replacing an existing handrail on the entrance steps with a new one sited centrally over dwarf walls, installing a new electrical meter box in a location to minimise impact, and adding wording to the fanlight above the door (considered de minimis).
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The key issue was the potential impacts upon the visual amenities of the street scene and Conservation Area. The meter box is located to minimise impact, with other properties in the area having simil…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape or amenity of residents. Officer assessed the proposal's scale and design as neutral, not impacting street scene or Conservation Area adversely.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal found to have neutral impact, thus preserving character without adverse effect.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highway implications
no objections
Three consultees responded to application 20/00504/B: Isle of Man Victorian Society raised concerns about design details and requested clarifications and changes, while Highways Division and Douglas Borough Council had no objections.
Key concern: Inappropriate uPVC door replacement and handrail design not enhancing Ballaquayle Conservation Area
Isle of Man Victorian Society
Conditional No ObjectionWe have no problem with the electric meter box - a necessary evil; We have no problem with the name of the property being applied to the fanlight, a typical Victorian practice; This property falls within the Ballaquayle Conservation Area. Any alterations should therefore enhance the property or area
Conditions requested: Clarification should be sought as to exactly what is proposed [for handrail] together with details of what other properties in the area have; The door should be set central between two narrow sidelights. All three solid in the lower half and glazed on the top half
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 09.07.2020
