30 May 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Ivy Bank, Falcon Cliff Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ay
The proposal involves replacing a single-glazed metal roof light on the topmost attic level of the rear elevation with a double-glazed Velux conservation style unit, installed as flush to the roof as possible using a recessed flashing kit.
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The officer assessed whether the replacement would detrimentally affect the Registered Building's special architectural and historic interest or the Olympia Conservation Area's character.
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to preserving the registered building or its setting and features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer judged the recessed Velux roof light preserves these features by sitting flush to the roof plane, avoiding detriment seen in more prominent modern installations.
Strategic Policy 4
Supports preservation of registered buildings' special interest. Applied alongside S16, ENV32, and RB/5; the proposal met tests as the building's interest is protected.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. The replacement was found not to affect it detrimentally due to the recessed installation.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing conservation area character. The roof light replacement preserves the Olympia Conservation Area's special character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Proposal complies by not harming the area's appearance.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. The conservation-style Velux with recessed kit deemed to use traditional materials appropriately.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, design, townscape character, and amenity. Noted but not central; overall compliance via heritage policies.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Recessed flashing kit
The replacement roof light is to be fitted with a velux EDN recessed flashing kit. Reason: To ensure that the architectural special interest of this Registered Building is preserved.
no highways interest in the application
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in application 22/00487/GB and does not oppose it.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 29 April 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: ... 22/00487/GB
