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 external changes by enlarging and replacing the rear door with a matching painted timber six-panelled door, and internal alterations including replacing non-historic doors with fire doors, installing reversible wash hand basins in treatment rooms, and remedial works for damp ingress.
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The officer judged the application meets the statutory test in Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 because the physical alterations and change of use preserve the building's special a…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Officer assessed that alterations and change of use preserve special interest and character, with traditional materials ensuring no detriment.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimental to a Registered Building's special character. External rear door changes and internal works judged not detrimental as they preserve interest, focusing on rear where impact is minimal.
Environment Policy 33
Permits change of use only if appropriate and alterations non-detrimental to character. Clinic use deemed suitable given prior office conversion retained historic elements; new use supports upkeep without harm.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Painted timber doors match existing style, ensuring alterations preserve character.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
No objections (29.10.2025)
