28 July 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
8, Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3al
The proposal involves demolishing a redundant metal flue stack from the rear elevation, a pitched-roof rear extension, roof over the rear yard, rear boundary wall, and semi-derelict outbuildings at 8 Prospect Terrace, a mid-terrace building in Douglas.
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The officer assessed the impact of the proposed demolition on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area as the key issue.
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer judged the proposal preserves the historic character of the building and setting as the demolished elements are not historic.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of Conservation Areas. Assessed as preserved since no historic elements are removed and rear already lacks traditional character.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas and Registered Buildings. Met as fabric and setting of the Conservation Area are protected and preserved.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. Proposal preserves character by removing non-contributory elements.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings that positively contribute to Conservation Area character. Not applied as 'elements proposed for demolition does not contribute to the special character.'
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building importance, physical features, and setting. Applied alongside other policies; proposal acceptable as it protects setting.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption against demolishing contributory buildings in Conservation Areas; similar criteria to RB/6. Demolition acceptable as building detracts and no positive contribution.
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 objection to this application
remind the applicant that no surface water should be allowed to discharge onto a public highway
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Highways Drainage recommends demonstrating compliance with surface water runoff requirements to avoid contravening the Highway Act.
Key concern: surface water runoff onto public highway
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections
Highways Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.; Recommendation: Please be aware off and demonstrate compliance with the clauses above.
Conditions requested: Please be aware off and demonstrate compliance with the clauses above
