12 October 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
10, Sartfell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lz
The proposal involves replacing the existing white uPVC front entrance door and porch windows with a new Solidor Ludlow 2 door in white featuring satin obscure glazing in the top-lights and solid panels below waist height, plus new white uPVC frames for the porch windows with clear glass.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 35, which permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances the area's character and appearance.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design (b); not adversely affect surrounding townscape character (c); and meet other relevant criteria (d, e). Officer found proposal complies as it matches existing recessed porch design replicated in the terrace, with no change to external appearance beyond outlined replacements.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920s buildings. Proposal assessed as compliant for uPVC replacement in this context, as it involves maintenance of existing modern elements rather than altering original features.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects against inappropriate development. Officer tested the door/windows' contribution to streetscene; found replacement preserves character via maintenance, as elements are recessed, understated, and non-defining, confirmed by Conservation Officer.
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 implications
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application; Douglas Borough Council has no objections; SAVE Mann’s Heritage objects due to lack of evidence justifying replacement in a Conservation Area.
Key concern: no convincing evidence submitted to warrant the replacement which would be detrimental to the ambiance of the property in Conservation Area
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00909/B – NHI
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/00909/B - Replacement of front door and surrounding frame and windows 10 Sartfell Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3LZ
SAVE Mann’s Heritage
ObjectionWe object to same on the grounds of no convincing evidence has been submitted to warrant the replacement which would be detrimental to the ambiance of the property.; we would strongly recommend that the applicant should consult with the Registered Buildings Officer as to the best way forward.
