8 July 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
Clarendon Hotel, 50, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4la
The site comprises the former Douglas Hotel (a four-storey Registered Building from 1758), former I.O.M Farmers building, and former Clarendon Hotel, all within the North Quay Conservation Area and a predominantly shopping zone.
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The officer considered the proposal's impact on the Registered Building (RB 186) and North Quay Conservation Area, concluding it would have an acceptable impact on their character and appearance.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas, and avoid unacceptable environmental impacts. The officer assessed that the flagpoles would have an acceptable impact on the Registered Building and Conservation Area, aligning with the policy amid site regeneration.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. The flagpoles were found not to harm the Douglas Hotel's character, with ground-mounted ones being removable.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character. Facade flagpoles were considered a characteristic feature of North Quay, enhancing rather than harming the area.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumes against alterations affecting a Registered Building's special interest unless justified; requires assessment of impact on character and setting. The officer justified the flagpoles as acceptable due to their compatibility and minimal impact, with no cumulative harm noted.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires special consideration of impacts on Conservation Area character, including settings and views. The proposal was assessed as in keeping, with flagpoles differentiating the entrance positively from the quayside.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to the proposals
