12 April 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Thorny Cottage, Thorny Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ea
The proposal involves demolishing an existing conservatory and a flat-roofed single garage at Thorny Cottage, a two-storey detached dwelling on the corner of Thorny Road and Woodbourne Road in Douglas.
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The officer assessed whether the conservatory and garage contribute to the character of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area, noting the general presumption under Environment Policy 39 in favour of r…
General Policy 1
Requires regard to the Development Plan and all other material considerations. The officer applied this as the overarching policy, considering the Area Plan (Predominantly Residential) and Strategic Plan policies in the assessment.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affect amenities/character, provide safe access/parking, and consider safety/energy. No adverse impacts identified on these criteria given the minor demolition nature.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance, protecting special features. Demolition assessed as not harmful and potentially enhancing due to poor contribution of structures.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings positively contributing to Conservation Area character. Overridden here as structures do not contribute positively, located in inconspicuous rear positions without merit.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Conservation Areas and settings. Demolition found acceptable as it does not detract from fabric/setting.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (2 spaces for 2+ bedroom dwellings). No issues raised; Highways did not oppose.
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.
Do not oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application for Registered Building consent.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 18.02.2022
