18 January 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
St Georges House, 45-51, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1la
The proposal involves alterations to an existing 5-storey office building in the Athol Street & Victoria Street Conservation Area, comprising replacement of all north and south elevation windows with energy-efficient grey aluminium units, new contemporary ground floor doors including disabled access, replacement roof p…
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The officer assessed the main issues as visual impact on the buildings and Athol Street Conservation Area. New doors provide contemporary glazed appearance fitting Grade A offices while respecting con…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape character or amenity, and reduce energy consumption. Officer found proposal complies as alterations respect conservation area, improve energy via windows, and suit office zoning.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Proposal assessed as preserving character despite roof plant visibility, with contemporary features tasteful and windows style-similar.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on conservation area special character material consideration. Alterations prominent but balanced by energy benefits and screening, preserving character.
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 objections to the application (07.01.19)
Douglas Borough Council provided two consultation responses for application 18/01311/B: initially requesting an extension for further review, then confirming no objections and support for the proposed alterations.
Douglas Borough Council
SupportDouglas Borough Council has no objections and wishes to support the application.
Douglas Borough Council
No Commentthe Council would kindly ask for a further extension to the 21 day consultation period as a request has been made for this application to go before the Council's Environmental Services Committee meeting due to take place on the 14/01/19
