5 January 2018 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ep
The proposal involves replacing a single sliding sash window on the John Street side elevation of the Town Hall with a new timber panelled and glazed doorway, matching the style of the main front doors.
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The Town Hall is registered for its architectural and historic interest with fine early Arts and Crafts details, making its character and the Conservation Area key considerations.
Environment Policy 32
Requires that extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would detrimentally affect its special architectural or historic character will not be permitted. The officer assessed the doorway replacement as not harming the character, preserving the building's interest.
Environment Policy 34
Requires use of traditional materials in maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. The new timber door matches the main front doors' style (panelled lower, glazed upper), using traditional materials.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The proposal preserves the Conservation Area's appearance with no adverse impact.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving Registered Buildings or their settings/features of special interest; presumption against alterations unless justified as desirable/necessary with full impact assessment. The applicant justified the works as necessary for disabled access, least intrusive option; officer found no harm to special character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area's special character is a material consideration. The proposal was assessed as preserving the area's character.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
does not oppose this application
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to the application for creating a doorway for level access at Town Hall, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose this application.; Do not oppose
