17 January 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Clifton, 23, Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lr
The proposal involves replacing existing timber windows and doors throughout a two-storey semi-detached house with new white uPVC double-glazed units, including sliding sash windows with horns on front and side elevations, casement windows on side and rear, a composite uPVC front door, and new rear bifold doors formed …
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The key consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the building, surrounding area, and Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity; and consider energy reduction. Officer assessed that proposed replacements match existing appearance, fit streetscene, have no amenity impact, and improve energy efficiency via double glazing.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer found windows and doors preserve character by replicating existing styles and being screened where altered, with no harm to special features.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character, including setting and views. Assessed as preserving character with negligible visual changes from public vantage points.
Windows Policy 1/98 Category b) BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION AREAS
Windows visible from public thoroughfare must match original opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections. Front/side windows comply by replicating sliding sash style with horns; less visible windows match patterns, allowing uPVC.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highway Interest
no objection
Douglas Corporation and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 19/01278/B.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 05.12.19
