15 February 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Red House, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6aq
The Red House is a substantial detached building designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott in 1893 and registered as a building of special architectural interest (RB 160). The proposal involved demolishing and rebuilding two rendered chimney stacks that were structurally unstable due to damage from flue gases and water ing…
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The officer assessed the significance of The Red House as one of Baillie Scott's finest works, emphasizing its architectural and historic interest from the Arts & Crafts Movement.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect character of townscape or historic buildings. Officer found the chimney rebuild enhanced the property and complied fully, preserving the distinctive Arts & Crafts character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a registered building's special character. Assessed as compliant since rebuilding matched original brickwork, addressed damage, and improved the building's condition without loss of historic interest.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building's importance, physical features, and setting. Officer evaluated the chimneys' role in Baillie Scott's design, confirming proposals preserved these via detailed matching drawings.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations unless justified as desirable/necessary with full impact assessment. Works justified by documented damage; detailed plans showed minimal impact and enhancement.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the following information: Drawing Number 09/AR/729-101 Location Plan date stamped 24 Oct 2012; Drawing Number 09/AR/729-102 Existing Roof Plan & Elevations date stamped 24 Oct 2012; Drawing Number 09/AR/729-103 Proposed Roof Plan & Elevations date stamped 24 Oct 2012; Drawing Number 09/AR/729-104 Details of Chimney Two date stamped 14 Jan 2013; and Drawing Number 09/AR/729-105 Details of Chimney Three date stamped 14 Jan 2013.
no objection but provided standard comments relating to the discharge of surface water
