24 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Jessup & Co, 44, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1jb
The proposal involves replacing existing windows on the first and second floors with black uPVC double-glazed sliding sash windows matching the traditional opening mechanism, updating the ground floor oriel bay with black uPVC sliding sash to the sides and fixed glazed centre panels, painting the timber front door blac…
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The proposals were judged to preserve the character and appearance of the Athol Street/Victoria Conservation Area, passing the Section 18(4) test of the Town and Country Planning Act as the like-for-l…
Strategic Policy
Strategic Policy prioritises new development in towns like Douglas and respects town character. The site in Douglas town centre mixed-use area accepts the principle of the works.
General Policy 2
Requires general development considerations including no harm to townscape character. Proposals meet tests as they cause no harm to surrounding townscape.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. Proposals have neutral impact, preserving streetscene appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Special planning considerations for conservation areas require impact on special character to be material; proposals preserve character and appearance.
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
No objection
