12 April 2010 · Senior Planning Officer
24, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The proposal involved replacing single-storey commercial buildings in poor condition with a standalone pair of town houses, each with five floors including lower ground floor garage, ground floor entrance, rear balconies with opaque glazing screens, slate roof to front, render finish, and contemporary rear elevation wi…
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The officer assessed the proposal against GP2, finding it respected site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design as a stand-alone building similar to prior appeal approval (05/01669/B), with 1…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design, not harm amenity/character/highways. Officer found compliant as stand-alone design with separation, no overlooking, compatible scale, adequate parking/access.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Amendments to pitched dormers, slate roof/bays matching locality, removal of poor commercial buildings tipped balance to enhancement despite modern storey heights.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption to retain positive contributors. Existing commercial buildings poor/no positive contribution; replacement enhances residential character.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in towns. Site in Douglas town, zoned residential, acceptable.
Housing Policy 6
Residential-zoned land per area plan brief or GP2 criteria. No brief; complies with GP2.
Strategic Policy 1
Optimise previously developed land. Brownfield commercial site redeveloped efficiently.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Development primarily in towns. Douglas town centre location appropriate.
Strategic Policy 10
Integrated transport minimising car trips. Central location near amenities/public transport; garaging sufficient.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the Submitted Drawing No's 01, 02, 03, 50, 302 date stamped 5th October 2009 and the Amended Drawing Nos. 51, 300 and 301 date stamped 21st December 2009.
Front windows
The windows in the front elevation must be wooden-framed sliding sashes set on concrete sub-cills and having a reveal of at least 0.15 m.
Architectural features
Prior to the commencement of any works, details of all the architectural features (including their materials) must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, these features include the dormers and mouldings.
No external clutter
No external pipe work or other external clutter, such as meter boxes, extract ducts, and the like, may be erected or installed without there being in place specific planning approval therefor.
Bin storage
Prior to the commencement of any works, further consideration must be given to the location of the bin-storage area such as to ensure that it is accessible to and convenient for the refuse collection authority; a plan arising herefrom must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any works.
Opaque glazing
The opaque glazing to the side of the proposed balconies must be installed in accordance with the approved drawings and retained as such in perpetuity and may not be amended unless approved by the planning authority. / The opaque glazing to the side and rear elevations shall be developed in accordance with the approved plans (Drawing No. 300 and 301) received on the 21st December 2009. Any proposed changes that are to be made to the glazing after its construction shall require approval from the Planning Department.
Do not oppose
No objection
No objection in principle subject to drainage details approval
