24 February 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
2-3, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lj
The site at 1, 2 & 3 Clinch's Site on North Quay in Douglas includes Clinch's Tower, a Registered Building within the North Quay Conservation Area, forming part of a mixed-use complex with restaurants, shops, and services near a busy junction.
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The officer noted that the works continue a long line of previous applications altering the interior of Clinch's Tower, leaving little original fabric except possibly walls and floors, with original f…
General Policy 2
Requires all development to have satisfactory amenity standards. The officer assessed that the minor alterations and subdivision would not adversely affect amenities, given the town centre location and existing use.
Environment Policy 22
Seeks to prevent unacceptable environmental impacts such as noise and odour. No such impacts were identified from the proposal, with previous similar uses on site.
Environment Policy 32
Protects Registered Buildings. Internal works do not affect the tower's character, consistent with prior approvals where Registered Building Consent was not required.
Environment Policy 33
Protects Registered Buildings. Assessed as no adverse impact due to focus on modern internal alterations.
Environment Policy 35
Preserves or enhances Conservation Area character. Minor external changes are sensitive and do not harm the North Quay Conservation Area.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Policies for conservation of historic environment, specifically Registered Buildings. Alterations deemed not to impact special architectural or historic interest.
RB/4 Use
Relevant to Registered Building protection; no consent needed as works do not affect character.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Historic environment policy; consistent with precedent.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Preserves or enhances Conservation Areas. Proposal's sensitive alterations maintain character.
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
Do not oppose
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal. DOI Highways do not oppose the application.
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.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 7.12.15
