15 September 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Corlett & Bolton, 4, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The proposal involves minor works to Registered Building No. 93, a two-storey painted render office building in Douglas, including erecting a flat roof over an existing side void (not visible from the front), forming a new access gate matching existing railings, renewing the front yard concrete, repairing a step and ro…
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The main issues were the impact on the Registered Building (RB 93) and the wider street scene. The officer assessed that the proposals are 'works that will improve and enhance the front of the buildin…
Strategic Policy 4
Relevant as the works affect a Registered Building; the officer concluded the proposals comply overall with this policy alongside others, respecting the building's character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character, local amenity, or provide safe access. Officer found works comply as they are sensitive repairs enhancing the building without harm.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Assessed as compliant since flat roof invisible, gate matches, and repairs preserve character; condition on gate details reinforces this.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Repairs use matching colours and materials (e.g. wrought iron gate, timber plinths coloured to match), deemed sensitive to character.
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.
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.
no objections
Douglas Borough Council, via Building Control Manager, has no objection to application 16/00583/CON and several associated planning applications.
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.
