10 January 2017 · Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Shop, 19, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bb
The site is ground floor shop units at 19 Duke Street in Douglas, within the Athol Street / Victoria Street Conservation Area, currently used as a hairdresser and pet shop with timber-framed glazing over masonry.
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The main issue was the effect on the building and streetscene within the Conservation Area. The officer noted the existing shopfronts lack traditional detailing like stall risers, beading, pilasters o…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect and enhance the character and appearance of the area. The officer assessed the shopfront replacement against this, finding the proposal improves the site and streetscene despite the conservation setting, as the existing frontage lacks traditional merit.
Environment Policy 35
Protects conservation areas by requiring developments to preserve or enhance character. Assessed as compliant on balance, with the modern glazing not harming the area due to lack of specific reference in the Character Appraisal and compatibility with local variety.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Guidance for conservation areas, reflecting EP35. Considered alongside EP35 in assessing no harm from loss of non-traditional existing frontage.
Conservation Area Policy 4 (PPS 1/01)
Guidance for conservation areas, reflecting EP35. Considered alongside EP35 in assessing no harm from loss of non-traditional existing frontage.
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 highways interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the proposed shopfront glazing alterations.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 20-12-16; Highway Services Comment made: No Highways Interest
