20 November 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
8, Windsor Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lt
The proposal involves replacing four existing painted timber casement windows with uPVC casement windows of the same style and opening method at ground floor level: three on the rear (East) elevation overlooking Douglas Bay and one on the side gable elevation.
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The key issue was whether the proposed uPVC replacement windows would preserve or enhance the character of the Windsor Road Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed the window replacements as compliant because they match existing style/opening and align with upper-floor uPVC, preserving townscape character without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance, considering the area's special character. Officer tested the uPVC windows against this, finding they preserve character by replicating opening method per Planning Circular 1/98 and matching existing upper windows, with no enhancement needed but preservation achieved.
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 in the application
no objections to the proposals
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to application 20/01159/B for installation of replacement windows at 8 Windsor Terrace, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
