25 April 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Dorian, 33, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ne
The proposal involves demolishing an existing rear conservatory at 33 Albany Road, a single-storey detached early to mid-20th Century property on a corner plot in a Conservation Area in Douglas. This is part of linked works to PA 24/00280/B, which seeks to replace it with doors, windows, and roof lights.
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The officer considered the main issue to be whether the rear conservatory makes a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or residential amenity. The rear conservatory demolition was assessed as modest, not detracting from Conservation Area character, and preserving the building's setting.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The officer found the conservatory's removal would not detract and has beneficial merits, preserving the Area's special character.
Environment Policy 32
Cited in conclusion as complied with; specific requirements not detailed but supports Conservation Area preservation alongside EP34.
Environment Policy 34
Cited in conclusion; supports statutory tests for registered buildings in Conservation Areas.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy cited in compliance statement; assessed as met through preservation of building setting.
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.
no objections (22.03.2024)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 24/00281/CON for Registered Building consent for demolition elements to PA 24/00280/B at 33 Albany Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionFollowing consideration of the planning applications listed directly below, I can advise that Douglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00281/CON Registered Building consent for demolition elements to PA 24/00280/B 33 Albany Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3NE
