Officer Planning Report
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Officer's Report
The Site
The application site is 45-46 Derby Square, and existing commercial workshop situated on the western side of the square. To the south of the site is a car park which is in the control of the applicant.
The Proposal
This application seeks approval for the re-roofing of the building. The existing roofing is profile asbestos. It is proposed to replace this with platsicol sheeting in a colour called "Merlin Grey".
Planning Status
The application site is located within an area identified as being Predominantly Residential by the Douglas Local Plan. The site is within a Conservation Area. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, Environment Policy 35 is relevant. This states:
"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."
Planning History
There are no previous planning applications considered relevant to the determination of this proposal.
Representations
Douglas Corporation do not object to this application.
Assessment
The main issues to be assessed in the determination of this application are the impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
The existing roof is not attractive and appears to be in a generally run-down state. The new roofing would be of a smarter appearance and would be dark grey in colour which is judged to be appropriate. It is judged that the proposal would be of benefit to the Conservation Area.
Recommendation
Permit.
Party Status
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Douglas Corporation
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 19.08.2011
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to the re-roofing of workshop building 45-46 Derby Square, Douglas as shown by 12916.01, 12916.02, 12916.03, 12916.04 and Colour Sheet received 15th July 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 22 August 2011
Signed: _________________________ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Delete as appropriate
Signed: _________________________ Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager
