28 April 2015 · Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance), delegated authority
Isle Of Man Constabulary, Police Station, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4rg
The proposal involves internal alterations to convert the lower ground floor garage and storage area of the Police Headquarters into locker and toilet facilities, along with creating a new doorway and external access staircase, and erecting a modest extension to the building.
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The key issue was the potential visual appearance of the proposal in the street scene. Following a site visit, the officer assessed that the proposals comprise modest alterations mainly to the rear an…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, design; does not harm townscape character, amenities, road safety, or habitats; and meets other listed criteria including access, services, and energy efficiency. The officer assessed the modest extension and alterations as compliant, noting low visual prominence in the street scene due to rear/side location, no harm to townscape or amenities, and consistency with the Police Headquarters zoning.
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.
