24 May 2013 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (decision notice issued by M Kallyher, Director of Planning and Building Control)
Flat 1, 84, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ag
The proposal involves replacing the dated existing shop front at a three-storey commercial building (dental practice at ground floor with likely flats above) on the east side of Bucks Road near its junction with Christian Road, and re-rendering the main facade.
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The existing shop front appears dated and in need of rejuvenation, while the proposed new shop front would appear fresh, modern, smart, and a marked improvement.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and Area Plans provided it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character, residential amenity, or highway safety. The officer assessed the replacement shop front and re-rendering against criteria (b), (c), (g), (i), finding the modern design a marked visual improvement that enhances the area with no adverse impacts. The site is in a predominantly residential area per Douglas Local Plan 1998, but the proposal was found compatible.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Drawing Numbers 083/04 01 and 083/04 02 received on 16 April 2013.
no objection
