15 September 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Corlett & Bolton, 4, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The site is a two-storey painted render office building (Registered Building RB 93) in a predominantly offices area of Douglas. The proposal involves erecting a flat roof over an existing side void (not visible from the front), forming a new access in the wall with a matching wrought iron gate, renewing the front yard …
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The main issues were the impact on the Registered Building (RB 93) and the wider street scene. The proposed flat roof over the existing side void would not be visible from the front and thus not detri…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to respect heritage assets including registered buildings. The officer assessed that the proposals respect the character of the Registered Building, complying with this policy.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, design, not adversely affect townscape character or amenity, and provide safe access. The works were found to comply as they enhance the building without harming character or amenity.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. The flat roof is not visible, repairs are sensitive, and gate matches existing, ensuring no detrimental impact.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Repairs use materials coloured to match existing, and gate to be painted black, preserving 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.
Iron gate details approval
No works shall take place until full details of the proposed iron gate including 1:20 scale sample elevations and 1:1 scale profiles of the finials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The works shall be implemented in strict accordance with the agreed details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: As insufficient information has been submitted, to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building and to comply with Environment Policy 32 of the Strategic Plan 2016.
Gate painting
The gate shown on the approved plans shall be painted black within one month of installation and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
do not oppose
no objections
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal. Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the proposal.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 13/06/16
