15 July 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
25, Market Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pa
The proposal involves seeking Registered Building Consent specifically for the demolition aspects related to planning application PA 22/00570/B at 25 Market Street, Douglas, which is a two-storey detached building used for garaging at ground floor and office/store at first floor, located within a Conservation Area and …
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The main issue was whether the existing building makes a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area, per policies like ENV35, ENV39, RB/6, and CA/6.
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with Area Plan zoning to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design without adversely affecting townscape, amenity, highways, or Conservation Area character. Officer confirmed proposal complies as demolition does not harm character and meets all tests (a)-(n).
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Applied alongside ENV39 and statutory duties; building found not to contribute positively, so demolition preserves/enhances.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings positively contributing to Conservation Area. Officer determined this building does not qualify, overcoming presumption.
RB/6 Demolition
General presumption against demolition of registered buildings unless condition, repair costs, marketing efforts, and replacement merits justify; adapted for non-registered in CA. No evidence required as building lacks positive contribution.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption to retain positive contributors in Conservation Areas; assess condition, efforts to retain, replacement merits. Demolition acceptable as building does not detract but lacks special character, with beneficial proposal merits.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. Advised that highway licences may be necessary during works.
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in 22/00734/CON and related application 22/00570/B has no significant negative impact on highways. Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00734/CON; After reviewing this Application [22/00570/B], Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for use of the highway during works for equipment and materials.
Conditions requested: highway licences may be necessary for use of the highway during works for equipment and materials
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/00734/CON - Registered Building Consent for demolition elements to PA 22/00570/B 25 Market Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2PA
