12 December 2018 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
14, Malvern Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5as
The proposal involves the removal of an existing timber shed and greenhouse at the rear of a mid-terrace house in the Selborne Drive Conservation Area, as part of associated works with planning application 18/00752/B for a replacement store. Consent is required because the demolition falls within a conservation area.
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The officer determined that neither the shed nor the greenhouse makes a positive contribution to the Conservation Area, as they are not historic and have no particular character.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the demolition against this, finding the structures do not contribute positively, so removal preserves the area's character without detriment.
Environmental Policy 39
Seeks to retain buildings which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of a conservation area. The shed and greenhouse were found to lack such contribution, having no historic value or character, allowing their removal.
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
Douglas Borough Council (via Building Control Manager) has no objections to application 18/00753/CON for Registered Building consent to remove a greenhouse and shed at 14 Malvern Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed application.; 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.
