20 September 2019 · Delegated
22, Malvern Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ar
This application sought permission to install replacement roof tiles on a two-storey mid-terrace house at 22 Malvern Road, Douglas. The property sits on the northern side of Malvern Road, with its ground floor raised above road level, and lies within a Conservation Area. The key planning considerations were the potential impact on the visual amenities of the street scene and whether the proposed roof slates would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area. The officer noted that the roofscapes along Malvern Road are dominated by turrets, meaning the roof is unlikely to be fully visible from public vantage points, and that the existing roof was already a mismatch of different coloured tiles. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 20 September 2019.
The application was permitted on 20 September 2019 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the impact on the street scene and whether the replacement slates would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area. The proposal was found acceptable given the character of the area and the limited visibility of the roof.
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
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.
