28 May 2015 · Director of Planning and Building Control
Holly Bank, Little Switzerland, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6ag
Holly Bank is a semi-detached Arts and Crafts dwelling designed by Baillie Scott, located in the Little Switzerland Conservation Area and designated as Registered Building RB 163. The proposal involves replacing the existing rear conservatory (3.1m projection, 3.6m wide, 3.6m tall, with lighter bricks, timber frame, an…
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The existing conservatory is a clearly modern structure not visible from public roads, but as part of a Registered Building, its replacement must preserve the building's special architectural and hist…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the replacement conservatory as protecting the building's integrity through matching materials and appropriate design, despite being a non-original extension.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. The proposal was justified as it uses matching brickwork and a timber frame with glass roof, avoiding the uPVC and poor detailing of the refused scheme.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in alterations to pre-1920 buildings. Assessed positively due to proposed matching brickwork and timber frame, contrasting with the existing lighter bricks and plastic elements.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The rear location and design akin to neighbouring conservatories were seen to maintain the area's Arts and Crafts qualities.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval - facing brick
The facing brick to be used on the base wall of the conservatory must match as closely as possible that on the majority of the main dwelling. Prior to the commencement of works on the building of the new conservatory the applicant must have approved a sample of the proposed brick to be used and the works must be carried out in accordance with these details. Reason: in the interests of the integrity of the Registered Building.
Douglas Corporation has no objection to the proposal for demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a replacement conservatory at Holy Bank Little Switzerland (15/00428/GB).
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
