25 October 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
16, Albert Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qa
The site is a two-storey Victorian terraced house at 16 Albert Street in Douglas, part of a terrace with similar properties, located within the Windsor Road Conservation Area and designated as mixed use in planning policy.
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The sole issue was the impact of the demolition on the character and appearance of the Windsor Road Conservation Area. The officer noted that the CA Character Appraisal mentions Albert Street's formal…
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. The officer applied this alongside PPS1/01, finding the rear outrigger demolition acceptable as it does not harm character. Policy presumption for retention was not triggered due to the structure's neutral/detracting role.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumes against demolition in conservation areas unless the building does not positively contribute to character/appearance; similar criteria to RB/6 apply. Assessed the rear outrigger as varying and non-contributory, with wider CA unaffected; merits of linked development supported consent.
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 (03.10.19)
no objection (04.10.19)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 19/01022/CON.
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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 03 Oct 19
