2 December 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
5, Cronkbourne Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3la
The proposal involves partial demolition of the front boundary wall of an end-of-terrace house in a Conservation Area to create off-road parking, including a dropped kerb, stone pillars, and a new gate, linked to application PA 24/91186/B.
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The officer judged that the proposal complies with Sections 15 and 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, as the historic character of the building and setting of the Conservation Area are bein…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 15
Requires consideration of registered buildings. The officer judged compliance as the historic character and setting of the Conservation Area are preserved by new pillars and gate.
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. Applied to assess demolition impact, finding preservation due to replacement elements.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The proposal meets tests as fabric and setting are protected and preserved.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Demolition assessed favourably with replacement features maintaining character.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building importance, physical features, and setting. Officer noted boundary wall's role but found overall preservation through new elements.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption against demolishing positive contributors; criteria include condition and replacement merits. Demolition accepted due to new gate and pillars preserving character.
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 objection to this application (01.11.2024)
