11 May 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
7, Lancaster Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5bb
The application sought permission to install a single new casement window on the first floor of the rear elevation of an annex at 7 Lancaster Road, a mid-terrace house in Douglas within the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area.
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The site is within the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing its character under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (m) (n) requires development to respect local character, amenity, and design. The officer assessed the window's installation as maintaining the house design and area character due to its symmetry with neighbours, finding full compliance.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to development in sensitive environments like conservation areas. Combined with the statutory test, the proposal was found to preserve the area's character by fitting with existing rear extensions.
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.
no highway interest in this application
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application while Douglas Borough Council has no objections to it.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00325/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections (save for application 23/00316/B); 23/00325/B - Installation of window to rear gable of annex. 7 Lancaster Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5BB
