9 November 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Flat 4, 65, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ef
The proposal involves retaining white uPVC top-hung casement windows, equally divided top and bottom, already installed on the second floor of the rear and south elevations of a rear annex to Flat 4 at 65 Bucks Road, a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling.
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The key issue was whether the replacement windows meet the test of preserving or enhancing the Woodbourne Conservation Area under Environment Policy 35, General Policy 2, Policy CA/2, and Planning Cir…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape character or resident amenity. Officer assessed the windows cause no adverse impact on townscape, locality character, or amenities due to rear location.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer found windows preserve character as they are rear-facing, not visible publicly, with no impact on area defined by front elevations.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area's special character is a material consideration. Assessed as no adverse impact from rear windows.
Windows Policy 1/98 'Buildings in Conservation Areas'
For Conservation Area buildings, visible windows must match originals in opening/pattern/frame; less visible need similar glazing pattern. Rear windows not readily visible from public thoroughfare, so lower requirements met; no impact on character.
no objection
no highway interests involved
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/01060/B; Malew Parish Commissioners response does not cover this application.
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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 09.10.2020; NHI - No highways interest
