25 October 2012 · Council of Ministers
Pulrose Youth & Community Centre, Pulrose Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1at
The proposal involves demolishing the existing single-storey conservatory (entrance porch) on the south-east elevation of the Pre-School Assessment Centre and erecting a replacement white uPVC framed conservatory measuring 2.2m x 2.9m with an eaves height of 2.5m and a lean-to roof pitched away from the main elevation.…
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The inspector considered the proposal respects the site, building and landscaped surroundings, being appropriate in terms of siting, layout, scale, materials and design, as it replaces the existing co…
General Policy 2
GP2 of the IOMSP permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it meets certain criteria including (b) respecting site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping; (c) not adversely affecting character of surrounding landscape or townscape; and (g) not adversely affecting amenity of local residents or character of locality. The inspector assessed the replacement conservatory as appropriate in these terms, a visual improvement in the same position, far from dwellings overlooking golf course, with no adverse amenity impacts.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to alterations and the erection of a replacement conservatory entrance, as shown in drawing no. 2.7206-101 Rev A and Master/01, both received on 10th August 2012.
no objection to the proposal
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to application 12/01136/B and several others listed.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
The application sought permission for replacing the existing conservatory with a similar white uPVC framed structure, refurbishing railings, and replacing hard standing at a primary education building in a residential area near Douglas Golf Course. There was no refusal; it was a departmental submission with no objections from Douglas Borough Council or others. The inspector assessed compliance with GP2 of the IOMSP, finding the proposal appropriate in siting, layout, scale, materials, design, and beneficial for visual improvement and no adverse amenity impact. The site is zoned for Primary School use in the Douglas (South) Local Plan 1998. The inspector recommended granting permission subject to two conditions from the Planning Authority Statement.
Precedent Value
This departmental application demonstrates that minor replacements and refurbishments in educational zones with no objections and clear policy compliance (GP2) are likely to be approved if they improve upon existing features without amenity harm. Future applicants should emphasise visual benefits and site-specific separation from residences.
Inspector: Anthony J Wharton
