3 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
24, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The proposal at this three storey mid-terrace property involves rebuilding the rear two storey outrigger on a slightly smaller footprint with a flat roof concealed behind a parapet gable wall, retrospective partial demolition of an existing single storey rear extension of no architectural merit, alterations to the exte…
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The principal issues were the impact on the special character of the Douglas (Windsor Road) Conservation Area and amenity of local residents.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing conservation area character/appearance. Officer assessed rear alterations' impact, finding reduced footprint, parapet gable, and design similarity to neighbours protects character with no adverse effect.
Strategic Policy 4
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Officer concluded proposal complies as conservation area character is protected/preserved.
Strategic Policy 12
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Contributes to finding proposal acceptable by improving existing housing stock.
Environment Policy 35
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Officer judged compliance through protection of conservation area and housing improvement.
General Policy 2
IOM Strategic Plan 2016, clauses (b)(c)(g). Material in assessment but no specific test detailed beyond overall compliance.
Environment Policy 34
IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Listed under relevant policies but no specific assessment provided.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires material consideration of impact on conservation area character, including settings/views. Officer applied to assess no harm from proposals despite location within CA boundaries.
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
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 22/01517/B and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality, or parking, advising that Highway Licences may be necessary for equipment and materials placed within the highway 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.; Highway Services HDC does not oppose (DNO) the following applications.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for any equipment and materials to be placed within the highway for the duration of the proposed works.
