3 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
24, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The proposal at the three storey mid-terrace property involves retrospective consent for partial demolition of an existing single storey pitched rear extension and consent for complete demolition of the typical pitched roof two storey outrigger, both at the rear visible to the lane, to allow for a replacement outrigger…
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The principal issue was the impact of the demolitions on the special character of the Douglas (Windsor Road) Conservation Area.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The officer assessed the demolitions' impact, finding the single storey extension contributed nothing positive and the replacement outrigger preserves character.
Strategic Policy 4
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Applied alongside other policies to confirm the proposal protects and preserves conservation area character.
Environment Policy 35
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. The officer judged the proposal meets this policy as the conservation area character is protected and preserved.
General Policy 2
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016, clauses (b) (c) (g). Contributes to the overall policy framework supporting the proposal's acceptability in the conservation area.
Environment Policy 34
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Forms part of the policy context for assessing conservation impacts.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
From Planning Policy Statements 1/01 for Conservation of Historic Environment. Requires consideration of impact on conservation area character or setting. Officer found no adverse impact from demolitions.
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.
