24 September 2014 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
15, Christian Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qh
The site is a three-storey late Victorian mid-terrace property at 15 Christian Road, Douglas, within the Windsor Road Conservation Area. The proposal involves removing and re-slating the entire roof, reusing existing Welsh Blue slates on the front elevation and using new Spanish Cupa slates on the rear, replacing exist…
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The officer noted the roof's poor condition, evidenced by nail fatigue and lead tingles in applicant photos, necessitating re-slating; reusing original Welsh Blue slates on the front elevation while u…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. The officer assessed that re-slating with reused front slates and new rear slates, plus rear chimney removal, respects the site's Victorian character and has no adverse townscape impact as changes are not street-visible.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. The rear-only visible changes (new slates, Velux, chimney removal) were found not to harm character, with front elevation retaining period slates.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Emphasises considering impact on Conservation Area's special character. Assessed as compliant due to non-visible rear alterations and maintenance preserving overall 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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
