18 May 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
17, Castle Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ex
The proposal involves regeneration works to the rear courtyard outrigger of a four-storey residential property at 17 Castle Street in Douglas, including removal of an existing flue, replacement of rainwater goods and metal fire escape, re-rendering with sand cement, new uPVC door, conversion of a door to a casement win…
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The officer assessed the proposal against character and appearance under GP2 (b,c), noting a general presumption in favour of extensions or alterations to existing properties per Paragraph 8.12.1 of t…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general standards for acceptable development, including character and appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer found the rear alterations acceptable due to screening by high stone walling, preventing public visibility, and no additional amenity impacts. This tipped the balance in favour of approval in the residential zone.
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.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking. Advised highway licences may be necessary during works.
no objection
Highway Services HDC and Douglas Borough Council both have no objections to application 22/00316/B, with Highways noting no significant negative impact on highway safety and advising on potential licences.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for the use of the highway during works.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
