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 side elevation of Douglas Town Hall with a new timber panelled and glazed doorway matching the style of the main front doors. This change enables level access for disabled users to the main reception, Council Chambers, and offices, as no such access cu…
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The officer considered the Town Hall's registration due to its architectural and historic interest as a key late 19th century Arts and Crafts building within the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic character. The officer assessed the doorway replacement and found it acceptable with no adverse impact on the building's character.
Environment Policy 34
Requires traditional materials for maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. The new timber door matching the main front doors was considered to use appropriate traditional materials.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The proposal was found not to harm the Athol St/Victoria St Conservation Area's appearance.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving Registered Buildings' special interest; presumption against alterations unless justified as desirable/necessary with full impact assessment. The applicant justified the works as necessary for disabled access, with the officer confirming minimal impact and no harm to special character after options review.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area's special character. The side elevation doorway was assessed as preserving the area's character.
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 (15.12.2017)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application 17/01247/CON. No other substantive consultation responses with recommendations are present.
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.
