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The site represents the curtilage of Harold Tower, a Registered (RB 179) large dwelling standing in its own grounds over looking Douglas Bay on the Fort Anne Road, Douglas.
The following applications have been considered in respect of this site:
07/01430/CON - Registered Building consent for internal alterations including replacement of existing spiral staircase with a timber traditional staircase, reinstatement of former window and sub division of existing bathroom into 2 rooms, Registered Building Nos. - Application Permitted.
07/01600/GB - Reinstatement of two windows (In association with 07/01601/CON) - Application Permitted
07/01601/CON - Registered Building consent for the reinstatement of two windows (In association with 07/01600/GB) Registered Building Nos. 179 - Application Permitted
08/00283/CON - Registered Building consent for internal alterations including replacement of existing spiral staircase with a timber traditional staircase, reinstatement of former window and sub division of existing bathroom into 2 rooms (comprising an amendment to the development approved under 07/01430/CON), Registered Building Nos. 179 - Application Permitted
08/00284/CON - Registered Building Consent for the installation of timber sliding sash windows to replace existing louvered kitchen window (In association with 08/00285GB) - Application Permitted
08/00285/GB - Installation of timber sliding sash window to replace existing louvered kitchen window (In association with 08/00284CON) - Application Permitted
08/00581/GB - Installation of extractor vent (In association with 08/00583/CON) - Application Permitted
08/00583/CON - Registered Building consent for installation of extractor vent (In association with 08/00581/GB) Registered Building Nos. 179 - Application Permitted
08/01678/GB - Construction of a swimming pool structure enclosing existing external pool and erection of a replacement sun lounge (In association with 08/01679CON) - Pending Decision
Proposed now is 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 08/01678GB)
The Isle of Man Victorian Society has no objection to the proposals. The Borough of Douglas has no objection. The Department of Transport has no objection.
The content of the application has been considered with particular consideration to POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS as set out within Planning Policy Statement 1/01.
This application is the product of consultation with the applicant's agent and indeed represents those consultations. These proposals are intended to provide a glazed structure over the existing out-door Swimming Pool itself a later addition, which will in turn physically link to the main house. In addition, the existing and later glazed Sun Lounge attached to the main dwelling, is also re-fenestrated to tie in with the glazing to the Swimming Pool. The replacement glazing is carried out in a style which draws reference from the windows immediately adjacent to the Sun Room in the main house and is considered an improvement on those windows currently in place.
This glazing 'theme' is carried through the new glazed enclosure of the Swimming Pool. This glazed form has the effect of anchoring the proposed to the existing building and is, in my opinion,
successful in doing so. The glazed roof which terminates in a lantern is a form readily associated with the Victorian period and does not therefore jar with the architecture of the Registered Building. The works to cover the Swimming Pool involve the creation of an overhanging seating area with balcony which will involve supporting this section off columns and will create an under-croft which is not in itself, problematic.
Ultimately, the addition is subservient to the Registered Building by reason of its form but its design and detailing is considered to compliment the Registered Building.
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend approval of these proposals. PARTY STATUS As per the Planning Officer's recommendations in 08/01678/GB Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 29.10.2008 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
This approval relates to the submitted drawings 593/001, 593/011, 593/012, 593/013, 558/019 and 558/020 and the submitted sketches SK2, SK3, SK4, SK5 and SK6 all received on 28th August, 2008.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 31/07 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer) Decision Made: Permitted Date: 30/10/08 Signed: __________________________ Senior Planning Officer
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