**Document:** Officer Planning Report **Application:** 11/00988/B — Re- roofing workshop building **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2011-08-31 **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/1330-braddan-45-46-derby-roof/documents/1252366 --- # Officer Planning Report ## Planning Report And Recommendations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Considerations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Written Representations None received at time of drafting report ### Consultations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Officer's Report #### The Site The application site is 45-46 Derby Square, and existing commercial workshop situated on the western side of the square. To the south of the site is a car park which is in the control of the applicant. #### The Proposal This application seeks approval for the re-roofing of the building. The existing roofing is profile asbestos. It is proposed to replace this with platsicol sheeting in a colour called "Merlin Grey". #### Planning Status The application site is located within an area identified as being Predominantly Residential by the Douglas Local Plan. The site is within a Conservation Area. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, Environment Policy 35 is relevant. This states: "Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development." #### Planning History There are no previous planning applications considered relevant to the determination of this proposal. ## Representations Douglas Corporation do not object to this application. ## Assessment The main issues to be assessed in the determination of this application are the impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The existing roof is not attractive and appears to be in a generally run-down state. The new roofing would be of a smarter appearance and would be dark grey in colour which is judged to be appropriate. It is judged that the proposal would be of benefit to the Conservation Area. ## Recommendation Permit. ## Party Status It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status: Douglas Corporation ### Recommendation **Recommended Decision:** Permitted **Date of Recommendation:** 19.08.2011 --- ### Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal - : Notes attached to refusals C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. C 2. This approval relates to the re-roofing of workshop building 45-46 Derby Square, Douglas as shown by 12916.01, 12916.02, 12916.03, 12916.04 and Colour Sheet received 15th July 2011. --- I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager. **Decision Made :** Permitted **Date :** 22 August 2011 Signed: _________________________ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Delete as appropriate Signed: _________________________ Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/1330-braddan-45-46-derby-roof/documents/1252366*