27 October 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Trevelyan, 18, Palace Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ne
The proposal at Trevelyan, 18-19 Palace Terrace on Queens Promenade in Douglas, sought approval in principle for retaining the front facade of the existing six-storey hotel while demolishing the interior and redeveloping into apartments (around 20 units) with associated parking, including basement parking accessed from…
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The officer refused the application primarily because insufficient information was provided to determine if the existing building, particularly the front facade, could be retained and incorporated int…
Environmental Policy 39
Requires general presumption in favour of retaining buildings contributing to Conservation Area character. Officer assessed lack of information on building condition, repair costs, retention efforts, and alternatives; no structural report showed facade retention feasible during demolition and integration into new build.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal failed due to insufficient demonstration that new development would not replace or alter significant historical fabric; risks to terrace facade from demolition and basement access unaddressed.
General Policy 2
Requires development respecting site, surroundings, character, amenities, highways, etc. Principle acceptable but failed on Conservation Area character, facade maintenance, and front access impacts.
No opposition subject to conditions for further details at reserve matters stage including access, parking, servicing, and waste.
Highways Development Control raised no opposition subject to conditions for detailed highway arrangements at reserved matters stage. Douglas Borough Council raised no objection to the approval in principle.
Key concern: no layout shown of proposed floor arrangements - details necessary
Department of Infrastructure Highways Development Control
Conditional No ObjectionRecommendation: DNOC; HDC raises no opposition subject to a condition for further details at reserve matters stage; The proposal does not raise significant road safety or functionality issues, subject to the main access for pedestrians to be from Queens Promenade, provision for those with mobility impairments, bicycle parking and the submission of satisfactory details
Conditions requested: further details at reserve matters stage to cover: i. Pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation arrangements. ii. Bicycle, car and disabled parking assessment on varying from the adopted standard and criteria. iii. Servicing, ad hoc collections and deliveries, including loading, unloading and turning points. iv. Waste storage and collection, including a swept path analysis.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council’s comments in relation to PA 21/00970/A ... resolved to raise no objection; the principle of developing the site is not being objected; Having given consideration to the proposed development the Committee resolved to raise no objection against the approval in principle to develop the site
