5 February 2014 · Applicant withdrawal acknowledged by Secretary to the Planning Committee
6, Bridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ag
The proposal involved demolishing No.6 Bridge Road (a three-storey 19th century building), No.8 Bridge Road (modern three-storey flats owned by Douglas Corporation), and a structurally poor warehouse on Lake Road, all within the North Quay Conservation Area.
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The application was recommended for approval by case officer Mr Steve Stanley as the buildings' poor structural condition (assessed by Department's engineer) made retention unduly costly and impractic…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Conservation Areas. Officer assessed demolition against this, finding poor condition justified loss despite regret, as replacement would enhance setting.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Applied to assess demolition impact; buildings (esp. No.8) did not positively contribute, warehouse unsalvageable.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining positive contributors to Conservation Areas. Overridden by structural evidence showing great cost to retain Bridge House/outbuildings.
no objection to this application
