28 February 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); formal decision by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
19, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qg
The proposal involves demolishing a modern rear three-storey outlet (extension) at 19 Mount Havelock, a three-storey terraced property on a corner plot in Douglas. This is part of linked applications for conversion and alterations to create residential units.
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The main issue was whether the rear three-storey extension, a modern addition and not an original element, makes a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with Area Plan zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, highways, or prejudice adjoining land. Officer confirmed proposal complies fully, with no adverse effects identified on any criteria.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Assessed demolition as not detracting from character, with merits of wider proposals beneficial.
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.
This development must not prohibit the refuse bins from being removed from the highway to be stored within the curtilage of the property between refuse collections. Further advice on these requirements can be found on the Council's website under the Council's Waste Management Guidelines for Architects.
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 24/00071/CON but requires compliance with waste management guidelines to ensure refuse bins can be stored within the property curtilage between collections.
Douglas Borough Council
Conditional No ObjectionThis development must not prohibit the refuse bins from being removed from the highway to be stored within the curtilage of the property between refuse collections. Further advice on these requirements can be found on the Council’s website under the Council’s Waste Management Guidelines for Architects.
Conditions requested: This development must not prohibit the refuse bins from being removed from the highway to be stored within the curtilage of the property between refuse collections.
