7 March 2012 · Planning Committee
Falcon Cliff Hotel, Palace Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ah
The proposal involved adding a predominantly glazed, low-profile extension on top of the existing flat roof of the historic Gothic office building at Falcon Cliff, set back from the crenellated parapet to create a visually lightweight modern addition providing additional office floorspace.
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The officer judged the extension's modern glazed design, lightweight appearance, recessed position from the crenellated parapet, and scale successfully balanced protecting the Registered Building's sp…
Strategic Policy 1
Douglas urban area as main employment centre. Officer noted site zoned Offices in Douglas Local Plan, supporting employment growth.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, highways. Assessed compliant due to lightweight design, setback, and minimal visual impact.
Environment Policy 32
Extensions/alterations not permitted if detrimentally affecting Registered Building's special interest. Tested against recessed glazed form not overpowering Gothic features; balanced with long-term use needs.
Environment Policy 35
Development in Conservation Areas must preserve/enhance character. Assessed as minimising impact via recession and materials from promenade/Palace Road views.
Business Policy 1
Encourages employment growth if according with policies. Supported office expansion in zoned location.
Business Policy 7
New office space exceptionally in historic buildings if securing future use/maintenance. Directly applied to justify extension for business needs.
Business Policy 8
New offices to respect scale/character of nearby buildings and meet parking standards. Design respected scale; parking noted but relaxed per policy for Registered Buildings.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval gives Registered Building Consent for the extension of existing office building and internal alterations, Falcon Cliff, Palace Road, Douglas as shown by APL01, apl_10, apl_11, apl_12, apl_13, apl_14, apl_15, apl_16 and apl_17 received 8th November 2011 and ref apl_12 received 5th January 2012.
Materials approval
Prior to the commencement of the approved development, details of the glazing, frame sections and roof of the extension must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Such details must provide for non reflective, dark framework and non reflective glazing.
no objection
