26 March 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
10, Sartfell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lz
The proposal involved removing sections of the existing 700mm high stone boundary wall and 1200mm tall gate pillars at the front of a two-storey early 20th century terraced dwelling to widen the pedestrian access from 1.2m to 3.6m for a single vehicle paved driveway, including a dropped kerb onto Sartfell Road.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Strategic Policy 4 and Environmental Policy 35, which require development in Conservation Areas to 'preserve or enhance' the character or appearance of the ar…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the vehicular access as failing this by harming the uniform terrace character and street scene through wall demolition and introduction of a dropped kerb where none exist in the group.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development which preserves or enhances the character or appearance of Conservation Areas, protecting special features. The proposal was found to damage the positive contribution of the terrace's consistent low walls and pedestrian accesses, failing the test.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings in siting, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. The widened access was deemed to adversely impact the locality's character by breaking the established pattern of front gardens and boundaries.
no highway interest in the application
Registered Buildings Officer recommends refusal due to harm to the character of the Selbourne Drive conservation area; Douglas Borough Council initially requested more time then objected on similar grounds; an earlier no-objection comment was for a different application.
Key concern: harm to the character or appearance of the Selbourne Drive conservation area from altering front garden and boundary treatment of terraced property
Registered Buildings Officer
ObjectionI support the comments submitted by Douglas borough Council and agree that the proposals will neither preserve nor enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.; I therefore recommend the application is refused.
Douglas Borough Council
No CommentDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed application.; would kindly request a further extension of 21 days to pass comment.
Douglas Corporation
ObjectionDouglas Borough Council objects to the proposals.; contrary to paragraph 7.29 .2 of Environmental Policy 35 of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
