1 October 2020 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Old Vicarage, Church Road, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1as
The proposal involves replacing the solid front door with a black composite door featuring three glazing panels and two side lanterns with detailed glass, changing the opening direction from right to left.
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The officer considered the fundamental issue to be whether the proposed doors would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maughold Conservation Area per Environment Policy 35.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect surrounding landscape/townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed door replacements as neutral in impact on property appearance and streetscene, thus compliant.
Environment Policy 2
Protects character of Areas of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance (site zoning per 1982 North Map); permits development that does not harm landscape character. Doors deemed to have neutral effect, not harming landscape or townscape.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving or enhancing character and appearance, protecting special features. Fundamental test was whether doors preserve/enhance Maughold Conservation Area; rear door minimal impact, front door neutral despite substantial change as not publicly visible and period-appropriate.
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 Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application for replacement doors at The Old Vicarage.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
