16 January 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Thornbank, Falcon Cliff Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ay
The proposal involves sensitive restoration of Thornbank, an end-terrace two-and-a-half storey dwelling designed by architect M H Baillie Scott and part of Registered Building No. 164, located in the Olympia Conservation Area.
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The officer assessed whether the works preserve or enhance the Conservation Area and are appropriate for the Registered Building, finding the demolition of the non-prominent, unexceptional garage neut…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. Officer found works protect the fabric and setting of this Baillie Scott-designed building.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimental to a Registered Building's special interest. Minor internal works in non-sensitive areas and restorative external repairs deemed non-detrimental.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Areas. Garage demolition neutral; other works restorative and screened.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings, amenity, access/parking. Proposal satisfies zoning, provides parking, no amenity/highway harm.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no objections to the application
Douglas Borough Council and Highways (Department of Infrastructure) both raised no objections to application 19/01263/GB, with Highways recommending a condition that all gates open inwards into the site.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure
Conditional No ObjectionNo objections subject to any gates opening inwards into the site.; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: All gates associated with the development shall open inwards into the site.
