12 December 2023 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Flat 1, 8, Drury Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hy
The proposal involves replacing two timber sash windows on the front (street-facing) elevation of Flat 4 at the third floor of a four-storey traditional terraced building within the Ballaquayle Road Conservation Area in Douglas.
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The key consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the building, streetscene, and Ballaquayle Road Conservation Area, assessed against the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 policies…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires development prioritised in towns like Douglas. Site is zoned predominantly residential in Douglas, making the minor window replacement appropriate in this location.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires proposals to respect town character. Assessed as compliant due to heritage-style windows preserving terrace and Conservation Area appearance.
Spatial Policy 5
Focuses on high quality design. Proposal deemed acceptable from design standpoint by matching original window features.
Strategic Policy 1
Permits appropriate development in Douglas. Residential window replacement in established residential area complies.
General Policy 2
General requirements for development. Proposal complies as it preserves Conservation Area character without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Areas. Heritage UPVC windows sufficiently preserve character.
Environment Policy 42
Requires designs respecting local character. Proposal matches existing windows and prior approval, respecting terrace identity.
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
No highways interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 23/01036/B, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the installation of replacement windows.
Highway Services HDC
No Comment23/01036/B - NHI; Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01036/B - NHI
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/01036/B - Installation of replacement windows to front elevation Flat 4 8 Drury Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3HY
