18 April 2013 · Council of Ministers (accepted Inspector Alan Langton's recommendation)
Jubilee Buildings, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2sh
The proposal involves installing energy-efficient LED luminaires on the Victoria Street and Walpole Avenue elevations of Jubilee Buildings, a 4-storey Victorian office building in Douglas Conservation Area, to highlight architectural features like stonework, pilasters, recesses and windows.
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The inspector agreed with the Planning Officer's considerations and noted the site's location at the edge of the Lower Douglas Master Plan area with regeneration aims.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, flooding risk, or highway safety. Officer confirmed material; inspector found proposals conform admirably, enhancing townscape without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment where potential flooding risk. Site in 200-year flood zone; robust public-realm units expected resilient to intermittent flood risk, subject to electricity regulations.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Scheme highlights architectural features without obtrusive units or spillage, enhancing area appearance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the installation of external illumination as shown in drawings 2012/10/29, 2012/10/29 2 & 2012-01-30 and "Package document to accompany drawings for the Planning Application for exterior lighting on: Jubilee Buildings, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2SH" all date stamped 23 November 2012.
supports the application as a potential exemplar of architectural lighting able to support town centre regeneration and improvement of the Promenade
