26 January 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
20, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ps
The proposal involves replacing the existing slate roof tiles with new natural slate tiles across all roof slopes, repairing the roof leadwork, and re-rendering the chimney stacks with a breathable material at 20 Finch Road, a high-status 1830s-1840s dwelling on the eastern side of Finch Road in Douglas, illustrating t…
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The officer considered whether the proposals would detrimentally affect the building's special architectural and historic interest, focusing on key elements like the double piled roof form, style of c…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to preserving the registered building or its features of special architectural or historic interest. Officer assessed that replacement natural slate, leadwork repairs, and breathable render to chimneys preserve these features without detriment.
Strategic Policy 4
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016 protecting the environment. Officer found proposal passes tests as building is protected and preserved using traditional materials.
Environment Policy 32
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Officer judged compliant as works protect and preserve the historic building with traditional materials.
Environment Policy 34
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Officer confirmed compliance due to preservation of building interest and use of traditional materials.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Includes policies RB/3 and RB/5 for registered buildings. Officer assessed that proposals preserve historic interest, aligning with guidance on using traditional materials.
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 objections to the application
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application 22/01487/CON among several others listed in their consultation response dated 23rd December 2022.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionFollowing consideration of the planning applications listed directly below, I can advise that Douglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/01487/CON - Registered Building consent for replacement roof and repair works to chimney stacks (part retrospective). Registered Building No. 100 20 Finch Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2PS
