31 January 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
2, Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lh
The proposal involves demolishing existing small outbuildings in the rear yard of a 3.5-storey Georgian terraced house to make way for a single-storey rear extension with flat roof and lantern, as part of a broader refurbishment scheme covered in linked application 18/01316/B.
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The primary consideration was the acceptability of demolishing the rear outbuildings in the context of Conservation Area policies presuming against demolition of buildings contributing positively to c…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect Conservation Area character; and provide satisfactory amenity. Officer assessed the demolition and linked works as compliant, noting rear location minimises impact and replacement improves appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Demolition deemed acceptable as outbuildings not publicly visible and not harmful to special features.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings positively contributing to Conservation Area. Outbuildings do not meet this threshold due to rear, screened location; no condition, repair cost or reuse efforts assessment needed as they lack positive contribution.
RB/6 Demolition
Presumption against demolition of registered buildings unless condition, repair costs, reuse efforts and replacement merits demonstrated. Applied via Registered Building Officer no-objection; structures not registered building elements of positive importance.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption against Conservation Area demolitions; assess condition, reuse efforts, replacement merits. Outbuildings detract or neutral due to non-traditional designs amid varied rear extensions; replacement neater.
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.
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no objections to this application
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 18/01317/CON and several other listed applications.
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.
