29 February 2024 · Delegated
8, Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3al
This application sought retrospective permission for the installation of a replacement shopfront at the ground floor of 8 Prospect Terrace, Woodbourne Road, Douglas. The property is a four-storey mid-terrace building that previously housed a takeaway at ground floor with a single apartment above. The original front elevation featured a traditional partially glazed shopfront with stall risers, sash windows with glazing bars, and colonnades. The main planning consideration was whether the replacement shopfront was acceptable in terms of its character and appearance in relation to the building and its surroundings. The application was approved by delegated decision on 29 February 2024, with the officer also recommending approval.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the retrospective application. The key planning consideration was whether the replacement shopfront was acceptable in terms of character and appearance, and it was found to meet the relevant test.
Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
The proposal complies with Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Act (1999)
Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
The proposal complies with Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Act (1999) and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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.
