25 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan)
23, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3nf
The proposal involves demolishing an existing outbuilding and removing 2.5m of rear boundary walling to form a parking area measuring 5.2m wide by 6m deep, surrounded by a 1.8m high timber fence and gate, at the rear of a two-storey end-of-terrace house in Douglas.
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The proposed demolition works are contained to the rear of the property where there is limited public view, and the elements to be removed do not appear of any substantial interest warranting their pr…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general tests for development. The officer assessed the demolition as meeting its tests due to acceptable impact on the wider Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 seeks to protect the character and quality of Conservation Areas against inappropriate development. The works were found acceptable as they do not adversely impact the character and appearance, with demolition limited to non-significant rear elements.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 seeks to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. The proposal meets its tests as the demolition has limited public view and no adverse effect on the area.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
From PPS 1/01, relevant to registered building consent works. Applied in assessing demolition acceptability within Conservation Area.
POLICY CA/6 DEMOLITION (PPS 1/01)
From PPS 1/01, relevant to conservation area works. Used in determining no harm from demolition of non-contributory rear structures.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
no objection
