9 May 2016 · Delegated - Interim Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ep
The proposal involves installing an additional row of French oak timber panels, stained to match the existing, either side of the fireplace on the west wall of the Council Chamber in the Town Hall to accommodate more Mayoral photographs.
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The officer noted that the internal works address changing needs of the building, specifically requiring additional space for Mayoral photographs, similar to previous permitted alterations.
Environment Policy 32
Requires that extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would detrimentally affect its special architectural or historic character will not be permitted. The officer assessed the internal panelling as not affecting this character due to matching materials and sensitive execution.
Environment Policy 34
In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, traditional materials are preferred. French oak stained to match existing was deemed appropriate for this historic building.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Special regard to preserving the registered building's features of special interest; presumption against alterations unless justified without harm to character or setting. The functional need for more photo space was justified, with full details showing no adverse impact, considering cumulative effects of prior works.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
no objection
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the Registered Building Consent application 15/01393/CON for additional timber panelling in the Council Chamber.
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.
