18 September 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Flat 1, Keighley House, 59, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2na
The proposal involves replacing all six existing timber sliding sash bay windows (three on ground floor and three on lower ground floor) on the front elevation facing Loch Promenade with new white uPVC sliding-sash windows of the same size, design, 50/50 split, and sash horns.
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The officer determined that the key issue was whether the replacement windows meet the test of preserving or enhancing the Douglas Promenade Conservation Area under Environment Policy 35.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity; and consider safety/security and energy efficiency. Officer found the window replacements comply as they match existing design features and preserve the street-scene without adverse impact.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. The test was met as replacements retain sliding sash format, size and pattern, preserving the Promenade street-scene despite uPVC material.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of conservation area is a material consideration. Assessed as acceptable due to minimal visual change from matching design.
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 (10/08/2020)
does not oppose this application (04/08/2020) with a condition that 'applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highways during works'
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose subject to a condition regarding licences for highway works.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 04.08.20
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highways during works.
