27 April 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Samuel Webbs, 9-11, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hg
The proposal involves replacing the existing slate pitched roof (not visible) with natural slate, the felt flat roof with an Alwitra single ply membrane in light grey, and raising the parapet wall by 150mm to improve the roof junction on a three-storey public house with modern single-storey extensions.
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The principal issue was the impact on the special character of the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area. The officer judged the replacement of the existing slate pitched roof with natural slate approp…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Officer assessed the roof replacements and parapet raise preserve the conservation area character, with the pitched roof invisible and flat roof form unchanged.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer found proposals do not adversely affect surrounding townscape character or locality amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer judged works preserve character, with parapet raise improving detailing without altering proportions.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires special attention to impact on conservation area character. Officer considered impact on prominent elevations, finding positive contribution maintained.
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.
Materials approval
The Alwitra single ply roofing membrane is to be installed in colour RAL 7035 Light Grey. Reason: To preserve the character of the conservation area within which the property sits.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
no objections to the application
Highway Services Division and Douglas Borough Council both confirmed no objections to application 22/00346/B, with Highways advising that licences may be necessary during works.
Highway Services Division
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.
