12 April 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
8, Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3al
The site is a 4-storey mid-terrace property at 8 Prospect Terrace, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, previously featuring a traditional partially glazed shopfront at ground floor with sash windows above.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The key test was whether the demolition adversely affects the character and nature of the building or Conservation Area, as required by Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
Strategic Policy 4
Seeks to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. The officer assessed that the demolition preserves the character of the Douglas Conservation Area, meeting the policy tests as the special character is not altered by the modern shopfront replacement in an area that has evolved over time.
Environment Policy 35
Requires that the character and quality of Conservation Areas is protected against inappropriate development. Judged compliant as the Conservation Area is being protected and preserved, with no adverse impact from the demolition.
Environmental Policy 39
Seeks to retain buildings which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area (per para 7.32.2). The demolition complies as it would not alter the special character; the shopfront removal is regrettable but acceptable given the area's evolution to modern glazed units.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
From PPS 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment. Relevant to demolition works in Conservation Areas; the proposal meets requirements as it preserves the fabric and setting.
no objections
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 24/00275/CON for Registered Building consent for demolition elements.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00275/CON Registered Building consent for demolition elements to PA 24/00036/B (retrospective) Shop 8 Prospect Terrace Woodbourne Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3AL