12 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
C Tarleton Hodgson & Sons Ltd, St. Thomas House, 30, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lb
The proposal involves repairing and upgrading St Thomas House, a part 4-storey, part 2-storey Victorian-era office building on the corner of Victoria and Thomas Streets in Douglas, by replacing asbestos cement roof tiles with Spanish/blue slates, replacing 14 PVC windows on the rear extension and 4 on the principal bui…
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The key considerations were the impact upon the character and appearance of the building and the Conservation Area. The proposed windows and doors have matching glazing patterns to the existing, repli…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape or amenity. Officer assessed that proposal complies as works match existing features, have minimal visual impact, and preserve character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development which preserves or enhances Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal preserves character through matching replacements and no harm to key features.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
New development must take account of local character in terms of buildings and features; no inappropriate development. Assessed as compliant due to positive response to local context in scale, form, materials, fenestration.
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.
Materials approval
The development shall be completed in accordance with the materials as indicated on approved Dr No. 24/3231/04. Reason: To ensure the development has a suitable impact upon the character and appearance of the area.
No objection
No objection
