23 February 2010 · Delegated
Douglas Castle, Fort Anne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5bn
Permission was granted for the erection of a replacement sun lounge at Harold Tower, Fort Anne Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The proposal incorporated amendments to an earlier approved scheme (08/01678/GB) and was considered alongside a related conservation application. The site is described as a large dwelling standing in its own grounds overlooking Douglas Bay, with a high wall and mature trees surrounding it. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with two conditions attached. The officer recommended approval and the application was formally permitted on 23 February 2010.
The application was approved by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The proposal involved amendments to a previously approved sun lounge scheme at a large dwelling overlooking Douglas Bay. No refusal reasons were raised and the officer recommended approval.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning
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 32
Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building
Environment Policy 32: Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted. 7.27 Change of Use of Registered Buildings 7.27.1The best use for a Registered Building is usually the use for which the building was designed. However, it is recognised that it is often necessary to look for a new use to secure the economic future of the b uilding. It is important therefore that any new use is appropriate and that physical alterations are sensitive to its character. (1) Curtilage is defined in Appendix 1
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
Planning Policy Statement 1/01- Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the submitted Drawing No's 0802C 01 Rev A, 650/002, 650/014, 650/015, 650/016 and 650/017 date stamped 12th November, 2009.
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 08/01679/CON) (RB no 179 in association with 09/01852/GB)
