30 November 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control)
8, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The proposal involves minor alterations to a neoclassical three-storey registered building (No. 95) built circa 1831, specifically enlarging and replacing the existing rear door with a painted timber six-panelled door using traditional materials, alongside a change of use from Class 2.1 offices to Class 4.1 clinics or …
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The officer judged the application meets the statutory test in Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, as the enlargement and replacement of the rear door (a small change to the rear ele…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer assessed that the modest rear door alterations and change of use preserve the building's special interest, primarily on the front elevation, and contribute to its upkeep.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site surroundings, no adverse amenity/character/highway impacts, and adequate parking/services. Satisfied as proposals cause no loss of amenity, highway issues, or harm to townscape, with sustainable location and parking confirmed.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. The small rear door enlargement/replacement preserves interest as rear form is unaltered and uses traditional materials.
Environment Policy 33
Permits change of use of Registered Buildings if appropriate and non-detrimental. Change to clinics/health centres is suitable, retaining historic plan form and supporting maintenance without harm.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Replacement door uses painted timber in six-panelled form matching existing.
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 as the site is in a sustainable location of Douglas centre and there is parking available for staff and visitors of the proposals
No objections
