15 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
2, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eu
The site is part of Victoria Terrace, a neo-classical terrace of 12 semi-detached houses built in 1843 and registered as RB187. The retrospective works include re-rendering and replacing the roof of a single storey side extension with an insulated flat roof and glazed lantern, replacing the main roof with natural slate…
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The proposals pass the statutory test in Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 as 'the building's architectural and historic special interest is being preserved'.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Assessed as compliant as works preserve the terrace's neo-classical form, hipped roofs, and special interest features despite some modern materials.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Officers found no detrimental impact as replacements matched prior non-historic elements and key registration features preserved.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Traditional slate used on main roof; modern UPVC and membranes accepted on non-visible/rear elements or where enhancing poor prior materials.
no objections to the proposals
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 24/00155/CON and several other listed applications.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionFollowing consideration of the planning applications listed directly below, I can advise that Douglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00155/CON Registered building consent for alterations to single storey side extension, works to roof, internal works, creation of rear doorways and works to staircases (all retrospective) - RB187. 2 Victoria Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4EU
