11 September 2025 · Delegated
22-24, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
Permission was granted for the installation of a perimeter fall restraint system to the flat roof of 22-24 Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. The application was submitted by Jovelli Limited and decided by delegated authority on 11 September 2025. The building is a multi-storey property on the north side of Victoria Street. The officer report noted that the top level sets back from the front elevation, which was relevant to assessing the effect of the proposed works on the building's appearance. The main planning consideration was the impact on the design of the building itself. The application was approved subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 11 September 2025. The key planning consideration was the impact of the fall restraint system on the design of the building. The top level of the building sets back from the front elevation, which informed how the installation was assessed.
Strategic Policy 4(a)
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g)
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 35
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
