17 February 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Africa House, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ap
The proposal involves demolishing a 1980s two-storey rear extension on the northeastern side of Africa House, a substantial residential property, and rebuilding it on the same footprint with matching height, width, and fenestration to reflect the original building's character.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer assessed the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, concluding it passes by preserving the conservation area as the demolition and like-for-like rebuild of…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires development in Douglas as main employment centre. Officer found site within residential settlement boundary, supporting principle of residential use.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Priority for development in towns/villages. Proposal aligns as within Douglas boundary.
General Policy 2
General development considerations including design (b,c), amenity (g). Replacement matches existing, no harm to streetscene or neighbours.
Environment Policy 35
Preserve or enhance conservation areas. Neutral impact from rear rebuild preserves streetscene appearance.
Environment Policy 39 - Retention of building in Conservation Areas
Retention of buildings in conservation areas. Non-historic extension demolition supported to restore habitable use given fire damage.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Design to respect locality character. Like-for-like rebuild ensures compliance with residential context.
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
no objection; existing extension makes no contribution to conservation area; proposed demolition and replacement would preserve character and appearance
no objection; nesting bird checks required prior to demolition
