30 July 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Flat 1, 21, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3es
The proposal involves replacing 14 decayed timber-framed windows and adding one new rear door across a traditional three-storey Victorian mid-terraced property. The site is in a residential area with a mix of window styles and materials in the streetscene.
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The officer assessed the impact on the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area's character, noting the existing windows are decayed timber frames with non-traditional top-hinged openings, but historically s…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Officer tested front windows' visibility from public view, accepting amended sliding sash style as complementary and rear/dormer as neutral, mindful of streetscene mix.
General Policy 2
Permits development in zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design and does not adversely affect character or amenity. Proposal fits Predominantly Residential zoning and streetscene rhythm, with no adverse amenity impact noted.
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.
Front windows sliding sash
The development hereby approved shall install Upvc sliding sash windows to the front elevation ground and first floor windows as agreed by email dated 23/07/20. Reason: To preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
no objection
do not object
Three consultees responded to application 20/00558/B for replacement windows at 21 Derby Road, Douglas: Douglas Borough Council and Highways Division raised no objections, while Isle of Man Victorian Society requested specific window designs suitable for the conservation area.
Key concern: inappropriate window design
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 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.
Isle of Man Victorian Society
Conditional No ObjectionThe property is situated within the Windsor Road Conservation Area.; It is important to turn the tide of inappropriate window design, much of which either occurred before the establishment of some of the Conservation Areas or without planning consent.; Recent applications 20/00483/B and 20/00486/B set the standards for Conservation Areas.
Conditions requested: The replacement windows to the ground and first floor on the front elevation should be of the sliding sash variety irrespective of material.; The windows on the second floor should be casement windows divided into two with one side opening as originally installed in Windsor Terrace.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 23.06.2020
Conditions requested: The Applicant is advised that a licence will be necessary for the use of the highway for equipment and materials.
