5 August 2020 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
9, Clifton Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hx
The proposal involves replacing 11 existing sliding sash windows on the front elevation with matching white uPVC sliding sash windows of the same size and appearance, including arched tops where existing openings are arched, and replacing 6 rear elevation windows with white uPVC casement windows.
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The officer considered the key issue to be whether the replacement windows meet the test of preserving or enhancing the Conservation Area under Environment Policy 35.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenities. Officer assessed proposal complies as front windows match existing size/appearance/opening, preserving streetscene, with no adverse impacts on character or residents.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance, protecting special features. Key test applied to whether windows preserve/enhance area; front windows preserve streetscene by similarity and sash retention, rear changes minimal due to invisibility.
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 (21/04/2020)
no highways interest (29/04/2020)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No Objectionthe Council has given consideration to the following planning applications listed in the planning publication list dated the 10/04/20 and has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
