1 December 2017 · Planning Committee
New Market Hall, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bh
The proposal involves renovating the historic single-storey Market Hall (RB120) by removing roller shutter doors and replacing them with timber doors matching original features, reinstating a corner door, repairing and reinstating original windows with clear glass (removing vents and fluted glazing), and adding ventila…
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The officer considered whether the proposed external works adversely affect the Registered Building (RB120), its setting, or the North Quay Conservation Area character, and if so, whether benefits ove…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of redundant buildings, efficient site use, and location utilising infrastructure. Officer notes the proposal reuses a redundant Registered Building in a sustainable central location close to public transport for cycle hub/cafe, retaining public access.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. Proposal preserves building character by reversing harmful changes and ensures new elements controlled via conditions to avoid harm.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport minimising car journeys and encouraging pedestrian/cycling movement. Cycle hub with 'ride to work' scheme, basement bike storage and showers supports sustainable transport in central location.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimental to a Registered Building's special interest. Alterations preserve character, with new elements on least visible side subject to details approval.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. External changes enhance appearance by reinstating original features; flues/grills positioned to minimise impact.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving Registered Building and features of special interest; presumption against alterations unless justified. Works justified as they reverse harm, preserve character, and enable viable use.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character/setting. Proposal has minimal adverse impact, enhances via reinstatement of features, on prominent but least sensitive elevations.
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.
Ventilation grilles details
Prior to the installation of any external ventilation grilles or louvres, details of these in terms of material, exact size and appearance and dimensions, must be approved by the Department and the development undertaken in accordance with these details. Reason: The building is important and readily visible and such elements can produce an adverse impact if insensitively installed.
Flue colours
The colour of the sides and top of the proposed flues must be approved by the Department prior to the installation of the same. Reason: The flues may detract from the appearance and character of the building if inappropriately finished.
raises no objection
no highway interest in the application
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 24-10-17
