10 September 2020 · Planning Committee (presented by Mr Chris Balmer)
Tudor Lodge, 18, Stanley Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ep
The proposal involves granting Registered Building consent specifically for the demolition elements of application 20/00565/B, which concerns a detached garage at the rear of Tudor Lodge, a residential care home at 18 Stanley Terrace in Douglas.
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The main issue was whether the existing garage makes a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect Conservation Area character; and meet amenity and highway standards. The officer concluded overall compliance, with no specific adverse impacts identified from the demolition.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character. Demolition assessed as beneficial since garage detracts from character.
Environmental Policy 39
General presumption to retain buildings positively contributing to Conservation Areas. Garage found not to contribute positively, justifying demolition.
RB/6 Demolition
Presumption against demolition of registered buildings unless condition, repair costs, efforts to retain in use, and merits of alternatives are demonstrated. Applied to show garage's poor condition and benefits of replacement outweigh retention.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption to retain buildings positively contributing to Conservation Areas; similar criteria to RB/6. Garage's adverse impact and replacement merits support consent.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
does not object... The site history and user operations have been noted and that the loss of the garage is not to count towards parking. It is understood that the garage has historically and is being used as a storage facility. The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the use of the highway for equipment and materials.
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/00566/CON for registered building consent related to demolition at Tudor Lodge.
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 ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 23.06.2020; Conditions (if any) DNO
