12 October 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
7, Hildesley Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5au
The proposal involves replacing all existing UPVC windows on the front and rear elevations of a two-storey red brick terraced dwelling at 7 Hildesley Road, Douglas, with modern insulated top-hung UPVC upgrades that match the current appearance, adding two rooflights, and installing a new partially glazed composite fron…
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The officer assessed the replacement UPVC windows as like-for-like upgrades with a similar appearance to the existing, displaying a neutral impact on the streetscene, making it difficult to require sl…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires high quality design that respects local character. Officer found proposals acceptable from a design standpoint, preserving Conservation Area character.
Strategic Policy 1
Supports appropriate development in Douglas. Site zoned predominantly residential, proposals compliant.
General Policy 2
General policy for development considerations. Proposals preserve Conservation Area character and are design acceptable.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Areas. Replacements neutral, preserving character.
Environment Policy 42
Requires designs respecting locality. Like-for-like replacements and door comparable to neighbour, no detriment.
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 objection
No highways interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application; Douglas Borough Council has no objections; Isle of Man Victorian Society objects to front elevation window and door replacements in the conservation area but has no objections to rear proposals.
Key concern: front elevation window and door replacements do not enhance the Selborne Drive Conservation Area
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00709/B – NHI
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/00709/B - Installation of replacement pvc windows and doors and installation of rooflights 7 Hildesley Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5AU
Isle of Man Victorian Society
ObjectionThe property lies within the Selborne Drive, Conservation Area. As such any alterations should enhance both the property and the area.; The proposed window replacements on the front elevation do not meet this requirement. The three windows on the front elevation should be sliding sash window with horns.; We have no objections to the proposals for window replacements and roof lights on the rear of the property.
