2 June 2016 · Interim Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
4, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eu
The site is at 4 Victoria Terrace, Douglas, a mid to late 19th century terraced registered building (RB 187) in a predominantly residential area. The proposal involves replacing the existing simple timber door on a like-for-like basis and installing a new flat roof with a Velux roof light on the side utility room, set …
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The key issue was whether the alterations to the registered building would detrimentally affect its special architectural or historic character.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of registered buildings. The officer found the works protect the building's character as they are minor, hidden from view, and improve non-original features.
General Policy 1
Requires regard to the development plan and material considerations. Applied as part of overall assessment alongside other policies.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, design, and not adversely affecting character or amenity. The proposal respects the townscape with minimal impact due to hidden roof works and like-for-like door.
Environment Policy 35
Concerns extensions/alterations to registered buildings. Officer noted it as relevant but used ENV32 and RB policies for detailed assessment; found no detrimental effect.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a registered building's character. The minor works to utility room do not affect special interest, especially as roof is not visible.
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
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 18-04-2016
