16 January 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Lyndhurst, Hilary Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3eq
The proposal involves replacing some original sliding sash windows with brown plastic framed casement windows and fixed lights, re-roofing a rear slope with gable verges omitting existing rooflights, removing a rear chimney stack, and replacing the rear door with a brown plastic one; a new grey front door is also shown…
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The key issue was whether the retrospective alterations preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area per Environment Policy 35.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area. The officer assessed that despite non-compliance with original window opening styles, the works maintain terrace uniformity and have neutral impact, thus preserving character. Surrounding properties' similar plastic casements tipped the balance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires preserving Conservation Area character. Officer concluded proposal complies as alterations do not detract from prevailing uniformity of window types and finishes in the locality.
does not object to the application
no highway interest in the application
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 19/01141/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications directly below.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 06 Nov 19
