2 March 2022 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Central Apartments, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4el
The proposal involves replacing corroded external metal railings at Central Apartments, a Victorian-era registered building originally constructed as a hotel in the 1890s, located on Central Promenade and Broadway in Douglas.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed replacement railings would preserve the registered building or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest, as required by stat…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found the replacement railings preserve the building's character and have no adverse impact on the conservation area.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, design, and not adversely affecting amenity or locality character. Assessed as compliant due to suitable railing design for the location.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. Replacement railings deemed non-detrimental and beneficial for preservation.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. New railings more traditional than existing, suitable for this Victorian building.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposals preserve character with more traditional design.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
made no objection
no highway interest in the application
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 22/00065/GB for replacement external metal railings at Central Apartments.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway.
