26 February 2014 · Planning Committee
Vine Villa, 8, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The proposal involves demolishing Vine Villa, described as a 'muddled mix' of buildings of varying ages and styles on the north-eastern corner of Derby Square, and outbuildings, to facilitate redevelopment with a four-storey building containing four duplex apartments (approved under linked application 13/91226/B).
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The officer applied the key test of whether demolition would preserve or enhance the Windsor Road Conservation Area character, noting ENV39 and CA/6's presumption in favour of retaining positively con…
General Policy 1
Requires regard to Development Plan and all material considerations in determining applications under Parts 2 and 3 of the 1999 Act. Officer applied this as overarching framework, considering conservation policies, history, and replacement merits.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings making positive contribution to Conservation Area character. Vine Villa found to 'just manage' positive contribution per prior inspector; demolition acceptable due to enhancement by replacement outweighing presumption.
Time limit
The works hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The works hereby approved shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Drawing Numbers 13/2013/01 (location plan and site survey) received on 16 October 2013.
Redevelopment contract required
No works shall commence until a contract for the subsequent redevelopment of the site, as approved by Planning Approval 13/91226/B dated 26th February 2014 and details of phasing and timing of works has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. All works shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
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