16 April 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
5, Orry Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1bw
The proposal involved comprehensive refurbishment works to an existing residential property in a predominantly residential area of inner Douglas, including stripping and repairing the roof with replacement slate, installing uPVC double-glazed windows and doors, replacing fascias, soffits and rainwater goods, applying n…
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The officer assessed the proposal as beneficial to the appearance of the dilapidated property and streetscene, noting that repairs to render, roof, and replacement windows/doors would be modest and en…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in scale, design, not adversely affect townscape, amenity, highways, or services. Officer found proposal compliant as modest refurbishments improve dilapidated property, blend with neighbours, and cause no adverse impacts on character, amenity or traffic.
Environment Policy 43
Supports regeneration of run-down urban areas by re-using sound built fabric rather than demolition, set in Area Plan strategies. Officer applied this directly to overrule demolition preference, stating refurbishment regenerates the run-down property in line with policy.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted drawings P01, P02 Rev A, P15, Planning Statement and Photographs date stamped 17th February 2009, and Email from McGarrigle and Jackson dated 8th April 2009.
Roof materials approval
The roof(s) must be finished in natural slate or a high quality imitation slate which must be approved by the Planning Authority PRIOR to the commencement of works.
No objection in principle subject to separating surface and foul drainage at curtilage boundary into existing connection, with notes on pollution offences
Do not oppose
No objection
