12 December 2018 · Delegated
14, Malvern Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5as
This application sought registered building consent for the removal of an existing greenhouse and shed at 14 Malvern Road, Douglas, a mid-terrace house located within the Selborne Drive Conservation Area. The works were proposed in connection with a separate building application. The application was decided by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority and was permitted on 12 December 2018. One condition was attached to the consent. The property's location within a conservation area was a relevant planning consideration, and the application was assessed against applicable policies before being approved.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. Consent was granted for the removal of a greenhouse and shed at a mid-terrace house within the Selborne Drive Conservation Area, in connection with associated building works.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Development must preserve or enhance Conservation Areas.
Environment Policy 35: 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. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
seeks to retain buildings which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of a conservation area.
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.
Condition 1
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
