23 February 2010 · Delegated
Douglas Castle, Fort Anne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5bn
This application sought consent for the erection of a replacement sun lounge at Harold Tower, Fort Anne Road, Douglas. The proposal comprised amendments to a previously approved consent and was associated with a related application (09/01852/GB). Harold Tower is a registered large dwelling (RB 179) set in its own grounds overlooking Douglas Bay. The application was decided by delegated authority and permitted on 23 February 2010, in line with the officer's recommendation. The available evidence is partial, so further detail on planning reasons or conditions is limited.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 23 February 2010. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision aligned with that recommendation. No refusal reasons or conditions are recorded in the available evidence.
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting and in considering whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. Registered building consent is required for the building's alteration in any way which would affect its special architectural or historic character. There will be a general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings, except where a convincing case can be made, against the criteria set out in this section, for such proposals. Applicants for registered building consent for alteration or extension to a registered building must be able to justify their proposals. They will be required to show why the works which would affect the character of the registered building are desirable or necessary and they should provide full information to enable the Department to assess the likely impact of their proposals on the special architectural or historic interest of the building and on its setting. Where registered buildings are the subject of successive applications for alteration or extension, consideration will also be given to the cumulative affect upon the building's special interest as a result of several minor works which may individually seem of little consequence.
Construction of a swimming pool structure, enclosing existing external pool, and erection of a replacement sun lounge (In association with 08/01679/CON)
Registered Building Consent for the construction of a swimming pool structure, enclosing existing external pool, and erection of a replacement sun lounge (Registered Building no. 179 in association with 08/01678/GB)
Erection of a replacement sun lounge (comprising amendments to 08/01678/GB) (In association with 09/01853/CON)
