8 August 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
St Georges House, 45-51, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1la
The site at 43-59 Athol Street consists of 5-storey office buildings constructed in the 1990s, featuring red brick and white rendered facades, located in the Athol Street and Victoria Street Conservation Area near Douglas Railway Station.
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The principal planner assessed the main issues as visual impact on the character and appearance of the buildings and the Athol Street Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design, not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, road safety, and incorporate safety/security. Officer assessed proposal complies as lighting enhances building architecture discreetly without harming conservation area character, light pollution, or neighbouring amenity, with satisfactory controls.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development causing unacceptable harm via light pollution or other emissions. Assessed as compliant due to controlled timings (7am-10pm), PIR sensors, discreet placement, and no spillover impacts on adjacent properties.
Environment Policy 35
Within conservation areas, only development preserving or enhancing character permitted, protecting special features. Proposal enhances appearance by highlighting architectural elements like bays and gables, akin to successful Jubilee Buildings scheme, improving night-time townscape without inappropriate impacts.
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 (24.07.2019)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 19/00720/B as part of a batch of planning applications reviewed on 19th July 2019.
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.
