18 September 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
5, Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ba
The proposal involves demolishing a low-pitched conservatory located on the first floor at the rear of a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling with a basement at 5 Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, within a Conservation Area.
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The key consideration was whether demolition of the conservatory is acceptable under policies seeking to preserve or enhance Conservation Area character and protect Registered Buildings.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, design, not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed the demolition complies as it does not affect Conservation Area character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character. Officer found demolition acceptable as conservatory lacks architectural features contributing to 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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (10/08/2020)
do not oppose this application (04/08/2020) with the condition that applicant to be advised there may be need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
Douglas Corporation and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 20/00753/CON, with Highways requesting a condition regarding highway licenses.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 04.08.20
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised there may be need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
