Loading document...
Application No.: 14/00812/B Applicant: Lloyds Banking Group Proposal: Reinstatement of windows, previously adjusted to form entrance doors, to match existing elevation and removal of existing and installation of replacement AC units Site Address: Lloyds Banking Group Peveril Building Peveril Square Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2BS Case Officer : Mr S Moore Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation
1.0 THE APPLICATION SITE - 1.1 The site is the curtilage of the Peveril Buildings - a complex of offices accommodated in a five storey building, built in brick with decorative quoins, situated opposite the Sea Terminal building on Peveril Square in lower Douglas. The development also has a façade on Bath Place and Loch Promenade with vehicular access gained via an entrance onto Loch Promenade with a further access from Bath Place.
2.0 THE PROPOSAL - 2.1 The application seeks planning approval for the reinstatement of windows previously altered to form entrance doors, to match the existing elevations and the removal and replacement of the existing AC units.
3.0 PLANNING HISTORY - 3.1 The site has been the subject of a great many applications, none of which is directly relevant to the consideration of this application. There have been previous applications for the installation of plant - (PA 01/01413), a smoking area within the car park (PA 10/00475) and the installation of a flue to replace existing (13/00162/B).
4.0 PLANNING POLICY - 4.1 The site is identified as being within a "predominantly offices" on Map 1 (Central Area) within the Douglas Local Plan 1998. - 4.2 As the property is located within the Douglas Promenade Conservation Area designated in 2002, the relevant planning policies from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 (20th June 2007), are Strategic Policy 4, General Policies 1 and 2, Environmental Policy 35 and Policy CA/2 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 (Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man) are also considered to be relevant to the determination of this application.
Strategic Policy 4 states: 'Proposals for development must:
'The determination of matters under Part 2 (Development Control) and Part 3 (Special Controls) of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act shall have regard to the provisions of the Development Plan and all other material considerations.'
'Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:
'Within Conservation Areas, the department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development.'
Policy CA/2 - Special Planning Considerations states:
'When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application.
Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected.'
5.0 REPRESENTATIONS - 5.1 Douglas Borough Council considered the application and 'have no objection'.
6.0 ASSESSMENT - 6.1. The proposals to the elevations to Peveril Square entail the removal of two vertically boarded doors and a single door to the right hand side of the main entrance and the reinstatement of the original window pattern. This will entail some 'make up' with brickwork to match the existing which will result in an all but seamless facade. This aspect of the proposals is considered an enhancement to the elevations of the existing building and is therefore acceptable. - 6.2 That proposed to the corner of Peveril Square and Loch Promenade is the removal of the single vertically boarded door and the reinstatement of the original window pattern which is considered an enhancement to the elevations of the existing building and is therefore acceptable. - 6.3 That proposed to the north elevation onto Loch Promenade is the removal of a pair of glazed doors and the reinstatement of the original window pattern which is considered an enhancement to the elevations of the existing building and is therefore acceptable. - 6.4 That proposed to the west elevation onto the rear courtyard area is the removal of five existing air handling units, the removal of a personnel door and the bricking up on the opening in brickwork to match the surrounding and the a pair of glazed doors and the reinstatement of the original window pattern which is considered an enhancement to the elevations of the existing building and is therefore acceptable. - 6.5 Three new Air Conditioning Units will be installed and 4No 500w x 300h louvres powder coated brown to match the brickwork will be installed concealed behind the ramp at high level. As these are away from the public thoroughfare and are all but concealed, these works are considered acceptable. - 6.6 In conclusion, the reinstatement of the original glazing format to the main elevations onto Peveril Square and Loch Promenade is considered to be an enhancement and the replacement of the air conditioning units has a neutral impact upon the character of the Conservation Area and is therefore considered to comply with Strategic Policy 4, General Policies 1 and 2, Environmental Policy 35 and Policy CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS of Conservation Areas of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 (Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man) and is considered acceptable.
7.0 RECOMMENDATION - 7.1 For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.
8.0 PARTY STATUS: - 8.1 The local authority Douglas Borough Council is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013, paragraph 6 (4) (e), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded interested person status.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation:
04.08.2014
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval
C 1. 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.
This approval relates to A3 Location Drawing Scale 1:1250, A3 Block Plan Scale 1:500, Drawing Number 50006400-AREX-00-0901 Rev A 'Site Plan As Existing', Drawing Number 50006400-AREX-00-0001 Rev B 'Ground Floor Plan As Existing', Drawing Number 50006400-AREX-00-0101 Rev A 'Part Ground Floor Plan Sublet Area As Existing',
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control /Head of Development Management/ Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : ……13/8/14…….. Determining officer (delete as appropriate) Signed :…………………………………….. Chris Balmer Senior Planning Officer Signed :……S Corlett…….. Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer Signed :…………………………………….. Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Signed :…………………………………….. Jennifer Chance Head of Development Management
Copyright in submitted documents remains with their authors. Request removal
View as Markdown