11 April 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Stanley House, 7-9, Market Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bf
The site is Stanley House at 7-9 Market Hill, Douglas, a 4-storey plus basement end-terrace Registered Building in the Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area, with ground floor shop use and upper floors for offices and facilities.
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The officer assessed the partial demolition and rebuild of the rear elevation due to its poor structural integrity, noting gaps in the brickwork and that the works do not constitute 'substantial demol…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), not harm local amenity or locality character (g), and provide satisfactory amenity including access and parking (h). Officer found proposal complies as rear works respect townscape, cause no amenity harm, and maintain standards, with no access issues.
Environment Policy 30
Presumption against demolition of Registered Buildings, considering condition, repair costs, retention efforts, and site alternatives. Partial rear demolition accepted due to poor condition (failing brickwork), not substantial, and justified by structural need without full demolition.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special architectural or historic interest. Rear rebuild and window removal deemed non-detrimental as targeting poor modern brickwork, non-original windows, with rendered finish in keeping and rear location preserving character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Rear works accepted as enhancing uniformity with neighbours, low visual impact from screening and setback, not visible from main Conservation Area streets.
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.
Approved plans
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Drawing Nos. 100 Existing; and, 101 Proposed, and as shown in the photographs, all date-stamped received 7th November, 2023.
No objections
Douglas Borough Council and Highway Services HDC both have no objections to application 23/01299/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/01299/B - Partially demolish and rebuild rear elevation due to poor structural integrity, and remove two existing window openings and render rear wall to match neighbouring properties Stanley House 7 - 9 Market Hill Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2BF
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/01299/B; The following planning applications have no significant negative impact upon the highway network in terms of highway safety, highway operation and car parking.
