18 December 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
18, Hutchinson Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hs
The site is 18 Hutchinson Square, an end-terrace 4-storey traditional yellow brick dwelling in the Ballaquayle Road Conservation Area, with prominent front steps to a first-floor door and sunken garden areas beside the steps.
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The officer assessed the front doors as a 'welcome and acceptable alteration' because they use uPVC double-glazed units matching existing windows, are located under existing steps at a subdued lower g…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer found proposal complies as front doors match existing features, are not prominent, and rear works tidy unvisible yard without harm to appearance or locality.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Assessed front doors as preserving character (not out of place, similar to neighbours, subdued visibility); distinguished from prior refusal by retaining bay windows and using matching uPVC under steps.
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 highways interest
no objections
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 19/01180/B.
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 14.11.19; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
