30 July 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
21, Kensington Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ep
The proposal involved installing replacement uPVC windows on the first floor front elevation of a traditional two-storey mid-terraced 'Arts and Crafts' property from the late 1890s at 21 Kensington Road, Douglas.
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The officer assessed the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the property itself, noting the proposal's failure to preserve or enhance these under Environment Policy 35…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character. Officer noted proposal fails (c) due to harm to Conservation Area townscape from altered windows.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested on front elevation changes; officer found loss of upper patterned glazing harms character of unique Arts and Crafts properties, failing the policy.
no objections but advised licence may be necessary for highway use of equipment and materials
Two consultees objected to the replacement windows due to incompatibility with the conservation area and architectural style, while Highways Division did not oppose.
Key concern: proposed windows not sympathetic to conservation area and architectural style
Isle of Man Victorian Society
ObjectionThe windows should firstly be looked at for repair. If they are so far gone then they should be replaced in timber on an exact like for like basis.; This is the standard to which this application should aim.; Therefore we object to this application as made and trust it will be refused if not amended to a more appropriate format.
Douglas Borough Council
ObjectionThe Council is of the opinion that the replacement windows are not in keeping with the appearance of the property neither do they preserve or enhance the character of the building and as such the Council is of the opinion that the application should be refused.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the use of the highway for equipment and materials
