22 July 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Anglo Manx Trust Corporation Ltd, 5, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ql
The application seeks to vary condition 1 of PA 15/01089/B, which originally approved alterations, roof amendments to an existing rear extension, creation of a mezzanine floor, and a three-storey rear extension providing lift and stair access to offices, by extending the commencement period by two years.
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The officer assessed whether any material planning changes had occurred since the original approval of PA 15/01089/B, such as policy updates, new legislation, land use designations, or Local Plan adop…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character; and provide satisfactory amenity including access and parking. Officer confirmed original scheme complied as previously assessed, with no changed circumstances.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Planning inspector previously found the scheme complies: 'would preserve the character of the Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area in compliance with EP35 of the IOMP.' No changes since then.
Business Policy 7
New office floorspace in town centres on zoned land, or exceptionally in historic buildings where office use secures maintenance. Site zoned offices in Douglas Local Plan, within town centre; original approval accepted for acknowledged historic building.
Business Policy 8
New office buildings to respect scale/character of adjoining buildings and meet parking standards. Officer noted prior assessments found scheme acceptable in height/mass relative to surroundings.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per current standards. Existing access via Nelson Street to courtyard parking; no issues raised in re-assessment.
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.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until details of all external facing materials and new windows and doors to be used have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the site and Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area in which it lies.
raised no objection to the proposal
Douglas Corporation and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 20/00541/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 21.07.2020; Conditions (if any) DNO
