21 January 2025 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
15, Hatfield Grove, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3he
The application seeks approval for demolishing the existing rear single storey outrigger (kitchen and bathroom) at a mid-terrace house, which is a Registered Building (No. 210) within a Conservation Area.
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The officer applied the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, confirming the demolition of the rear outrigger would not detract from the special character of th…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Registered Buildings, Conservation Areas, and avoid environmental pollution. Officer confirmed demolition protects the setting of the Registered Building and Conservation Area with no pollution or disturbance from rear works.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, scale, amenity, and Conservation Area character. Assessed as compliant since demolition does not adversely affect character, amenity, or surroundings; replacement extension merits considered separately.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimental to Registered Building character. Demolition of non-character-defining rear outrigger deemed non-detrimental, preserving special architectural or historic interest per Section 16(3).
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Not directly tested as application is demolition only; replacement materials assessed under linked planning application.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Demolition confirmed to preserve character as outrigger loss does not detract from special features; statutory duty under Section 18(4) satisfied.
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
Objection from residents at 17 Hatfield Grove to planning applications including 24/01337/CON, citing impacts on light, privacy, overshadowing, overbearing effects, and asbestos concerns during demolition in a conservation area.
Key concern: demolishing of building linked with asbestos without access to neighbouring private land
17 Hatfield Grove
Objectionwe have serious concerns over the demolishing of this building, linked with Asbestos and the implications for our property; We will not give any access to rear of our property, this is our private land; the loss of light through our windows on our property, would have significant impact to our health, this includes our wellbeing and most importantly mental health; This would be detrimental to our health as we approach 60 years; we strongly comment to the request for the above planning application to be rejected
