10 February 2020
New Market Hall, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bh
The proposal involved fixing a matt-finish grey granite commemorative plaque onto the grey brick masonry wall at a chamfered corner of Market Hall on Market Hill, Douglas. Market Hall is a protected registered building (number 120) within a conservation area, historically significant as a Victorian-era butchers market.…
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Environment Policy 34
Requires preference for traditional materials in maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. The statement claims the grey granite plaque matches the original structure's materials and will be unobtrusive when fixed into mortar joints of grey brick wall.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The statement asserts the plaque's design, material, and location on chamfered corner respects the area, similar to an existing drinking water fountain on adjacent corner, with no detrimental effect.
Isle of Man Victorian Society requested access to application documents to potentially comment; DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Isle Of Man Victorian Society
No CommentWe attempted to view this application as there is the possibility that we would wish to make comment. However the application comes up with 'No electronic documents with this application.' Please advise when they are available to view. Thank you
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
