22 January 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M Kallayher)
Red House, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6aq
The application sought approval for minor amendments to a scheme previously approved in May 2013, including changes to window designs with leaded lights, enlargement of the garage/carport (width to 6.3m, height to 6.6m, length to 12m), alterations to the sun lounge, and simplification of landscaping.
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The proposal amends a scheme approved in 2013 (itself an amendment to a 2012 appeal approval), with no material changes in circumstance, policy, or site conditions to warrant a different outcome.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The amendments were assessed as having no greater impact on the special qualities of the Registered Building (RB no. 160) than the previously approved scheme, with Conservation Officer no objection.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, or road safety. Amendments deemed acceptable as they respect the Tudor-style character, do not harm amenity or highway safety, with no objections from consultees.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's character. Changes not considered to detrimentally affect character; garage enlargement respectful of scale, window/sun lounge changes sympathetic.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Assessed via window details and elevational treatments, considered appropriate without need for new materials conditions.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building's importance, features, and setting. Proposals justified as amendments to prior approval, preserving special interest.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations/extensions unless justified; assesses impact on character/setting. Amendments minor, cumulative effect considered acceptable given prior approvals.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Drawing Numbers 09/AR/729 000 (site location plan), 09/AR/729 001, 09/AR/729 002 (existing), 09/AR/729 200A (proposed site), 09/AR/729 201E (proposed plans), 09/AR/729 202E (proposed elevations and sections), 09/AR/729 210 (sun porch), 09/AR/729 302 (demolition plan), REDHOUSE/1300/001, REDHOUSE/1300/003 (window details) received on 25 November 2013.
no objection
no objection
