10 May 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Ellan Vannin Home, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lx
The proposal involves installing a lightweight steel profiled canopy, cantilevered 2m from the front of the two-storey Victorian building, with LED lighting underneath, and a timber planter measuring 3500mm x 450mm x 600mm with a 1.1m high timber back board (total height 1.7m) for future signage at the front entrance s…
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The officer assessed the proposals as relatively minor external works to improve the front elevation and make the entrance more obvious to visitors.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas. The officer assessed that the minor canopy and planter works do not impact the special character of the Conservation Area and contribute to improving the front elevation.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Area. The officer found the proposals preserve the character and appearance.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design and not adversely affect the character of the locality or amenity. The officer confirmed the minor works respect the Victorian building's setting and improve the entrance without adverse impacts.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on the special character of conservation areas, including their setting. The officer gave special consideration and found no adverse impact on the Windsor Road Conservation Area.
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.
no objection to the proposals
do not oppose the proposals
Douglas Borough Council Building Control has no objection to the proposal. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose the proposal.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; 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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; Highway Services Comment made Do not oppose; DNO on 2.3.16
