30 December 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Coroners Office, 39, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pw
The proposal involves modifications to an existing non-traditional building recently approved for conversion to a community facility, including replacing pitched roof elements with a consolidated flat roof, extending the flat roof along Christian Road, installing insulated cladding panels on the north elevation, re-ren…
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The officer determined that the existing building at Removal House already features a large area of flat roof and lacks traditional merit at the rear, nor is it a positive contributor to the character…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b), (c), (g), (h), (i), (k), (m) requires development to respect the character of the site and surroundings, protect amenities, and have acceptable visual and amenity impacts. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant because the works result in acceptable visual and amenity impacts, with negligible harm to the conservation area and surroundings despite some streetscene changes.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 requires development in conservation areas to preserve or enhance the character and appearance, protecting positive features against inappropriate development. The officer found the proposal passes this test as the building is not a positive feature of the WRCA, primary frontage is maintained, and overall character of the wider area remains preserved despite roof changes.
Strategic Policy 1
Strategic Policy 1(a) is materially relevant but not detailed specifically; assessed as part of overall strategic compliance.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Strategic Policy 3(b) sets design requirements to respect site character and surroundings. The officer noted the proposal respects this given the existing non-traditional building.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4(a) requires design in conservation areas to preserve or enhance character. Combined with ENV35, the proposal was found to have negligible impact.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 supports design and conservation considerations, assessed positively.
Environment Policy 42
Environment Policy 42 sets design requirements for development to respect character. The officer considered the contemporary finishes acceptable given site context.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy CA/2 requires consideration of impact on conservation area character. The proposal was assessed as having negligible impact.
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.
no objection (29.11.2024)
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as this is a modest amendment to the previous place of worship application which was deemed acceptable in terms of highways, access and parking (25/11/2024)
