25 October 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
35, Port E Chee Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ep
The proposal involves minor alterations to a semi-detached house in a predominantly residential area of Douglas, specifically bricking up an existing doorway to a utility room on the side elevation and installing a replacement UPVC window. No other changes to the property are proposed.
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The officer concluded that the proposals involve minor external changes that would not result in a material impact upon the character and appearance of the property or the visual amenities of the imme…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
This policy prioritises development in towns like Douglas. The site is zoned predominantly residential within Douglas, making the minor alteration appropriate in this location.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires developments to respect local character. The minor changes were found not to materially impact the property's character or streetscene.
Spatial Policy 5
Focuses on good design and visual impact. The officer assessed the proposal as acceptable in design terms with no material visual harm.
Strategic Policy 1
Supports development in Douglas residential areas. The site location complies as it is within the designated zoning.
General Policy 2
General policy for considering development impacts. Applied to confirm no unacceptable effects on amenities or character.
Environment Policy 42
Requires designs respecting local identity. The minor alteration was deemed compliant with no harm to locality character.
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 objections (11.08.23)
No highways interest. (11.08.23)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 23/00892/B, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the proposal to brick up an external door and replace it with a window at 35 Port E Chee Avenue.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00892/B – NHI
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionFollowing consideration of the planning applications listed directly below, I can advise that Douglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/00892/B - Brick up external door and replace with window. 35 Port E Chee Avenue Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5EP
