3 February 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
12, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The site is a mid-terraced, three-storey dwelling (plus basement and dormer) in the Douglas (Windsor Road) Conservation Area. The proposal involves full demolition and replacement with a new dwelling that replicates the existing front elevation's scale, proportions, mouldings, cornice, door, fanlight, and uPVC slim pro…
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The officer assessed the broad principle as acceptable in the residential area under the Douglas Local Plan. For visual impact, the front elevation matches the terrace's scale, proportion, design, and…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), not harm resident amenities/locality character (g), and provide safe access/adequate parking (h). Officer found front matches terrace preserving character, rear enhances despite contemporary style, no amenity harm, and parking compliant.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Front replicates existing features enhancing streetscene; rear high-quality contemporary design accepted as enhancement given existing variations (outriggers, terraces, glazing) with no overall rear consistency.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. Rear garage provides two spaces off Derby Square Lane; Highways no objection confirms compliance.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Garage retention for parking
The garage hereby approved shall at all times be made available for the parking of private motor vehicles(s) and shall be retained available for such use. Reason: To provide adequate off-street parking.
no objection
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/01382/B for erection of a replacement dwelling at 12 Derby Square, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking.; The Applicant is advised that temporary closures of part of the highway are likely to be necessary on demolition and construction, including the suspension of disc parking at the front.; A licence is likely to be necessary for the positioning of any equipment and materials in the highway.
