19 January 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
6, Bridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ag
Marina View Limited applied to demolish three outbuildings in the rear curtilage of Bridge House, 6 Bridge Road, Douglas, a site within a Conservation Area zoned for mixed town centre use. The proposal was linked to a separate registered building consent application.
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The officer applied a general presumption in favour of retaining buildings that contribute to Conservation Area character per Environment Policy 39 and Policy CA/6 of PPS 1/01.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Requires consent for demolition of non-registered buildings in Conservation Areas with presumption to retain those contributing to character. Officer assessed against criteria like condition/costs, reuse efforts, and alternative proposals' merits; application failed due to lack of evidence on all points, especially no structural survey or marketing proof.
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 positively contributing to Conservation Area character. Outbuildings' role in area assessed; retention favoured over demolition lacking evidence of infeasibility.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character a material consideration. Proposal's demolition effect on setting weighed negatively.
no objection
