9 April 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
24, Albany Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3le
The proposal involves re-roofing the main roof using existing slates and the rear outrigger (kitchen) with new Spanish Slate Grade A, installing a conservation-style Velux window (Model M04, 980mm x 1200mm) flush with the rear roof surface, and re-rendering the chimney stacks to match the existing.
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The officer considered the proposal acceptable as it respects the site and surroundings in the conservation area. Existing slate on the main roof and Spanish Slate Grade A on the rear outrigger, agree…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape; and protect amenity of locality. Officer assessed that re-roofing with existing and Grade A slates, conservation Velux, and matching render respects the terrace and conservation area without harm.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer found materials and design preserve character after conservation officer discussions; no enhancement needed for minor works but no harm caused.
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 re-roofing and re-rendering works and installation of a velux window as shown in drawing numbers 00189/1, 00189/2, photographs and application form date stamped 10th February 2009.
Rooflight design
The rooflight in the approved shall be of "Conservation Style" fitted flush with the adjoining roof surface and shall not project above the plane of the roof.
Roof materials
The rear outriggers roof must be finished in dark natural slate (Spanish Slate Grade A).
Chimney finishes
The external finishes to the chimney stack hereby premitted shall match in material, colour and texture those of the existing.
no objection
