26 October 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
39, Hawarden Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4bw
The site is a two-storey mid-terrace traditional property in the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area, zoned 'Predominantly Residential' under the Douglas Local Plan. The proposal involves demolishing a modern uPVC conservatory (approx.
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The officer assessed the main issues as the impact on the Conservation Area character and neighbouring amenities. All works are to the rear at ground floor level, having very little visual impact on t…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, or highway safety. Officer assessed rear ground-floor works as compliant due to infill nature, no projection beyond neighbours, minimal visual impact, and no amenity/highway harm.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer found rear works have very little visual impact (Conservation interest at front), represent betterment over uPVC conservatory, and introduce contemporary approach without harm.
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.
Bin store details
Prior to the commencement of the development a detailed drawing shall be submitted and agreed in writing by the Department which demonstrates the position of the bin store and this approved scheme, shall be complete in full and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate bin storage.
no objection
Douglas Corporation requests consideration of bin storage arrangements but has no objection if adequate space is available within the property curtilage; DOI Highways Division does not oppose the application.
Key concern: adequate bin storage availability within curtilage
Douglas Corporation
Conditional No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council would ask that the planning officer gives consideration to the bin storage at the property.; Subject to there being no issues with the amount of space available within the curtilage of the property for the storage of waste receptacles the Council would have no objection to the application.
Conditions requested: provide reassurances that adequate bin storage will still be available within the curtilage of the property
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 21.09.20
