5 February 2014 · Committee
6, Bridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ag
This application sought registered building consent for the demolition of existing buildings at 6-8 Bridge Road and a warehouse on Lake Road, Douglas. The site comprised a three-storey building adjoining The Railway Public House at No. 6, a more modern three-floor block containing three flats at No. 8, and warehouse buildings set behind them. The case officer recommended approval, with the key planning issue identified as the principle of demolishing the existing buildings. However, the application did not proceed to a formal decision.
The application sought consent to demolish existing buildings at 6-8 Bridge Road and a warehouse on Lake Road in Douglas. The officer recommended approval, but the application was ultimately withdrawn by the applicant on 5 February 2014 before a final decision was issued.
The general presumption will be in favour of retaining buildings which make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
relevant in the determination of this application
Environment Policy 39: The general presumption will be in favour of retaining buildings which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. 7.33 Archaeology 7.33.1 Archaeological remains provide irreplaceable evidence of human activity. The Isle of Man's archaeological heritage is the result of human activity over many thousands of years. It is a finite and non-renewable resource and is, in many cases, highly fragile and vulnerable. An understanding and management of the Island's archaeological heritage is essential to ensure it survives in good condition and is not needlessly or thoughtlessly destroyed. It contains irreplaceable information about the history of the Island and is part of our national heritage. Archaeological remains are valuable for their own sake and for their role in education and tourism. As a signatory to the Valetta Convention (The European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage 1992) the Isle of Man has international obligations in the iden tification, recording, protection, conservation and management of its archaeological heritage.
Special Planning Considerations.
POLICY CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected.
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a block of 12 apartments with ground floor retail unit and parking.
demolition of existing stone warehouse and erection of a block of four apartments with ground floor parking and amendments to the mansard roof on the adjacent residential/office building.
alterations and conversion of disused warehouse/shop to office accommodation (Resubmission).
Alterations and conversion of existing warehouse/shop to office accommodation.
demolition of outbuildings to rear elevation.
No.6 Bridge Road
Registered Building Consent for the demolition of outbuildings to rear elevation.
No.6 Bridge Road
