14 August 2015 · Delegated - Jennifer Chance, Head of Development Management
Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bx
The proposal involves replacing two existing ATMs with very similar new units that are slightly smaller and lower for better wheelchair accessibility, located on the outside wall of the Sea Terminal facing the car park.
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The proposal results in minimal change to the appearance or character of the building, involving relatively little change in scale relative to the building as a whole.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the area and protects special features. The officer assessed the replacement ATMs as resulting in minimal change with neutral impact on the building's appearance, character, and the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Development in accordance with land-use zoning will normally be permitted if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character; and takes account of safety and security. The proposal was found to meet these criteria with minimal scale changes and neutral visual impact.
Environment Policy 2
The policy is referenced in the conclusion without specific details, but the overall assessment confirms accordance in terms of visual and character impacts.
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.
Materials matching
All new external and internal works and finishes, and any works of making good, shall match the existing original fabric in respect of using materials of a matching form, composition and consistence, detailed execution and finished appearance, except where otherwise indicated on the drawings hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of character and appearance of the building and the wider area.
