28 May 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
2, Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lh
The proposal involves the demolition of two existing front dormers on a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling within the Windsor Road Conservation Area. This is part of a linked planning application (PA 21/00318/B) and requires registered building consent due to the site's location and building status.
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The key consideration was whether the demolition of the existing front dormers was acceptable in the context of the Windsor Road Conservation Area and registered building policies.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer confirmed compliance as demolition has negligible impact on street scene and conservation area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Demolition assessed as having negligible impact, aligning with policy to protect special features.
Environment Policy 39 - Retention of building in Conservation Areas
Relevant Strategic Plan policy considered but not detailed; overall compliance affirmed in conclusion.
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.
no objection to this application (26/04/2021)
does not oppose this application (30/04/2021). There is no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application among others listed. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose the application.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/00319/CON - Registered building consent for demolition elements in association with PA 21/00318/B 2 Osborne Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3LH
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
