27 June 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Victory House, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1eq
The proposal involves applying a light-coloured panelling system to the southern gable elevation of Victory House, a five-storey commercial office building on Prospect Hill in Douglas, up to ground floor level (which remains as render), while retaining the existing metal panelling at the upper section.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, which supports development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, sca…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings (siting, layout, scale, form, design), does not harm townscape character, amenities, habitats, views, road safety, or adjoining land uses. The officer found the cladding complies fully, as it is appropriate for the commercial building's varied elevations, not visible due to neighbouring structures, and causes no adverse amenity or character impacts. This supported the recommendation for approval.
Environment Policy 36
ENV36 permits development outside but close to a Conservation Area only if it does not detrimentally affect important views into/out of the area. The site is directly opposite Athol Street Conservation Area, but the officer noted no adverse impacts from the cladding, given its location and design.
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 objection (27.05.2022)
do not object (07.06.2022)
Highway Services Division and Douglas Borough Council both have no objections to application 22/00594/B, with Highways advising that highway licences may be necessary during works.
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 use of the highway during works for equipment and materials.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/00594/B - Cladding of existing southern elevation following remedial structural repair work Victory House Prospect Hill Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 1EQ
