17 October 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
2, Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lh
The proposal involves installing a new front boundary wall, cast iron railings with restored tips, and a cast iron gate at a mid-terrace house in a conservation area, replacing features that had been demolished due to missing railing tips.
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The officer applied the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing the conservation area's character.
General Policy 2
Requires developments in conservation areas to preserve or enhance character. The officer tested the proposal against this, finding the replacement boundary features preserve and enhance the terraces' front boundary appearance in the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 34
Addresses protection of historic environment in conservation areas. Assessed as compliant due to the restorative nature of the railings with restored tips enhancing the area's character.
Environment Policy 35
Relates to developments affecting conservation areas. The proposal passed the statutory test by preserving the character, with no harm to streetscene.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Completion timescale and approved plans
The approved boundary wall, railings and gates as shown on drawing no. PL03, received on 1st September 2024, shall be completed within 6 months of the date of the approval. Reason: in the interest of preserving the character of the appearance of the Conservation Area.
no objection (11.09.2024)
no highway interest (09.09.2024)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the replacement front boundary wall and railings at 2 Osborne Terrace.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... • 24/91010/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/91010/B Installation of replacement front boundary wall and railings 2 Osborne Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3LH
