25 October 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
16, Albert Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qa
The proposal involves converting an existing boarding house in a Victorian terrace within the Windsor Road Conservation Area into a single family dwelling. This includes demolishing 4.4m of the rear outrigger to create a parking space (4.4m x 5.7m), building a small single-storey kitchen annex, lowering a chimney, and …
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The key issue was the impact of building works on the character and appearance of the Windsor Road Conservation Area. The officer noted that the rear of the terrace, including outriggers of varying le…
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for development. Officer considered it relevant but found the proposal compliant as works are not objectionable and support continued use of the building.
Environment Policy 35
Presumption to preserve or enhance conservation areas. Applied alongside PPS 1/01; demolition and works assessed as acceptable given rear terrace's lack of positive contribution to CA character.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Governs demolition in conservation areas with presumption to retain positive contributors. Rear outrigger demolition permitted as it does not positively contribute; proposal similar to others and reduces built form.
D/R/P3
Douglas Local Plan policy encouraging conversion of former tourist accommodation to residential. Directly supportive of the change from boarding house to dwelling.
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 to the application (04.10.19)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to planning application 19/01021/B and several others listed.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 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.
