24 September 2014 · Delegated
15, Christian Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qh
Permission was granted for works to the roof of 15 Christian Road, Douglas, including re-slating, removal of chimney stacks on the rear outlet, and installation of two roof lights. The property is a late Victorian mid-terrace three-storey building situated within the Windsor Road Conservation Area. The application was assessed with that heritage setting in mind. The decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the approval.
A Senior Planning Officer approved the application under delegated authority. The property is a late Victorian mid-terrace three-storey building within the Windsor Road Conservation Area, and the proposed works were considered acceptable in that context.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 "Conservation of the Historic Environment"
need to consider the impact of development proposals upon the special character of the Conservation Area
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
