17 May 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Cushag, Eleanora Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3nn
The proposal involves Registered Building consent for the demolition of an existing single garage and parts of boundary walls at the rear of a 2-storey end-terraced dwelling in the Douglas (Windsor Road) Conservation Area. This facilitates a linked planning application (PA 24/00172/B) for a replacement garage (approx.
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The officer concluded that the demolition elements for the rear garage replacement and boundary wall rebuilding would not unduly detract from the character, fabric, or setting of the Registered Buildi…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design (b); not adversely affect townscape character (c); not affect amenities or locality character (g); provide satisfactory access/parking (h). Officer assessed proposal complies as garage replacement is modestly scaled, rear-sited, materials-matched, with no amenity or highway issues.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special architectural/historic interest. Assessed as compliant since demolition is for rear garage (non-character-defining), new form relates well to dwelling via matching materials, no undue detriment to character/fabric/setting.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal accepted as replacement garage and walls maintain character via similar bulk/form to locality (near sub-station), pitched slate roof, brick/render finishes; visual impact minimal from service road.
Environment Policy 30
Mentioned in decision reasons but not detailed in report; implied compliance as overall proposal found acceptable in Conservation Area/Registered Building context.
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.
Approved plans
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents, namely: Drawing No. 1094-01 - Site Location Plan; Drawing No. 1094-02 - Site Plan; Drawing No. 1094-04 - Plans and elevations as proposed; Schedule of Proposed Works; All stamped received and dated 15th February, 2024.
No objections.
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking.
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 24/00173/CON and related applications.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; Following consideration of the planning applications listed directly below, I can advise that Douglas Borough Council has no objections.
