12 April 2018 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
12, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The site is a three-storey mid-terraced house (plus basement and roof dormer) on the east side of Derby Square, featuring traditional elements like bay windows, sash windows, mouldings, and iron railings.
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The officer assessed the broad principle as acceptable in the residential area under the Douglas Local Plan. Demolition was permitted despite the presumption against it under EP39 and PPS1/01 Policy C…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, or provide inadequate parking/access. Officer found proposal complies as front matches terrace, rear fits varied context, no amenity harm, and parking adequate despite minor dimension shortfall.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Front façade replication with correct windows/mouldings enhances streetscene; rear not visible publicly and fits local variety.
Environment Policy 39 - Retention of building in Conservation Areas
Presumption to retain positive contributors to Conservation Area; assess demolition on condition/cost/efforts to retain/merits of replacement. Structural survey justified demolition due to instability/moisture; replacement matches front exactly, overriding presumption.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. Garage provides two spaces off-highway; Highways did not object despite dimensions slightly under standard, as design accommodates cars without highway loss.
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.
Garage parking retention
The garage hereby approved shall at all times be made available for the parking of private motor vehicles(s) and shall be retained available for such use. Reason: To provide adequate off-street parking.
Front windows details
For the avoidance of doubt, all new windows on the front elevation shall be Upvc, slim section double glazed windows, double hung vertical sliding sashes, and shall be retained as such. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of the conservation area.
Glazed lantern roof details
No development shall commence until details have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Department showing the plans and cross sections of the glazed lantern roof for the fixed emergency access to roof level. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of the conservation area.
Optional window mouldings
Notwithstanding the elevation details show in drawings referenced 1335.1 date stamped 3rd January 2018, the ornate rendered moulding details around the flanks of the windows on the first floor (front elevation) are not considered to be original and their re-introduction on this elevation is optional. Reason: In the Interest of the character of the streetscene.
no objection
do not oppose
letter of support
