20 March 2018 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
31, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3es
The proposal sought to confirm the lawfulness of existing works at a terraced dwellinghouse: replacement PVC windows (front in 2004, rear in 2010), rooflights (same dates), PVC fascia boards (2011), and rear yard parking alterations including widened access (1997).
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The assessment focused solely on whether there was sufficient evidence that the works were substantially complete more than 4 years before the application, per Schedule Part 1, Paragraph 3(a) of the T…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Schedule Part 1, Paragraph 3(a)
This provision states no enforcement notice may be issued for building operations after 4 years from substantial completion. The officer examined evidence to confirm all works (windows 2004/2010, fascia 2011, parking 1997) exceeded this period. No policy merits assessment was required; decision hinged on evidentiary test of 'balance of reasonableness'.
Evidence confirmation
Taking into account the evidence supplied by the applicant, it is demonstrated that the alterations to the windows of the building which is identified by the red line on the Location Plan date stamped 18 January 2018 were carried out before January 2014.
no highways interest
do not object
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications below
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 22-2-18
