17 March 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Samuel Webbs, 9-11, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hg
The proposal involves works at the three-storey Sam Webbs & Co Public House at 9 Marina Road, Douglas, which has a modern single-storey extension and is within the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
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The principal issue was the impact of the proposed works on the special character of the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The officer assessed that the hidden roof replacement and removal of non-prominent chimneys would have no adverse impact, thus preserving the area's character.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas. The works were judged acceptable as they do not harm the conservation area's character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The proposal was found to meet this test with no significant impacts identified.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impacts on the special character of conservation areas, including settings and views. The officer concluded the works would not adversely affect the character or townscape.
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 application 23/00038/CON and several other listed applications.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/00038/CON - Registered Building consent for demolition elements to PA 23/00037/B Sam Webbs 9 Marina Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2HG
