Retention of a timber framed shed to rear elevation

Glenfaba, 5, Empress Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4lq

Received12 Sept 2006

Validated15 Sept 2006

Decided10 Nov 2006

59 days

Received12 Sept 2006

Validated15 Sept 2006

Decided10 Nov 2006

59 days

Why was this refused?

Visual impact from Castle Mona Avenue
Overbearingness on No.3 Empress Drive
Incongruous design and siting
Conservation Area character
Elevated position and boundary location
Lack of architectural merit

The proposal sought retrospective permission to retain a timber framed shed measuring approximately 5m x 1.6m x 2.1m high with a flat roof, wrapping 0.6m around the corner of the rear elevation of Glenfaba hotel.

Refusal Reasons

✗The retention of the timber shed by reason of its siting, design and height would result in: the introduction of an unduly prominent and incongruous feature into the streetscene, especially when viewed from Castle Mona Avenue, which would be to the serious detriment of the visual amenities of the locality; and cause demonstrable harm to the amenities of the occupiers of No.3 Empress Drive from overbearingness and visual intrusion.

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused10 November 2006

The officer assessed the shed's impact on visual amenities and neighbouring properties in the context of the Promenade Conservation Area, where special attention must be paid to preserving or enhancin…

Public Comments (3)

SupportDouglas Corporation(statutory consultee)

no objection

SupportHighways Division, Department of Transport(statutory consultee)

do not oppose

SupportloM Fire and Rescue Service(statutory consultee)

advise applicant to consult Fire Safety Department (building control matter)

Why was this refused?

Visual impact from Castle Mona Avenue

Overbearingness on No.3 Empress Drive

Incongruous design and siting

Conservation Area character

Elevated position and boundary location

Lack of architectural merit

Refusal Reasons

✗The retention of the timber shed by reason of its siting, design and height would result in: the introduction of an unduly prominent and incongruous feature into the streetscene, especially when viewed from Castle Mona Avenue, which would be to the serious detriment of the visual amenities of the locality; and cause demonstrable harm to the amenities of the occupiers of No.3 Empress Drive from overbearingness and visual intrusion.