19 January 2010 · Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority
6, Bridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ag
The proposal involved demolishing three outbuildings located in the rear curtilage of Bridge House, 6 Bridge Road, Douglas, a site within the town's Conservation Area and zoned for mixed town centre use.
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The officer applied a general presumption in favour of retaining buildings that contribute positively to Conservation Area character, per Environment Policy 39 and Policy CA/6 of PPS1/01.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Requires consent for demolition in Conservation Areas with presumption to retain positive contributors; assesses condition, re-use efforts, and replacement merits using RB/6 criteria. Officer found no evidence provided on these tests, despite agent claims of poor condition.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Demolition failed as it would harm character without justification.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings contributing to Conservation Area character. Officer emphasised this as key, noting no demonstration that outbuildings detracted or could not be re-used.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character a material consideration. Proposal's demolition effect weighed negatively.
no objection to the proposals
