22 December 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
16, Berkeley Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qa
The proposal at 16 Berkeley Street, a two-storey terraced property in Douglas, sought retrospective permission for replacing the hipped roof on front bay windows, front entrance door, rear first-floor and side extension windows, raising the decking level, relocating its access, erecting fencing/privacy screens, and add…
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The officer assessed the main issues as the impact on the Selborne Drive Conservation Area's character and neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or resident amenity. Officer assessed proposal complies as front changes preserve/enhance character, rear elements not publicly visible or overbearing, no overlooking from decking.
Environment Policy 35
Permits in Conservation Areas only development preserving/enhancing character and protecting special features. Front replacements preserve/enhance; rear not publicly visible; decking/shed blend in, protecting area quality.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
PPS 1/01 requires impact on special character as material consideration. Assessed as preserving character overall.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Category b for Conservation Areas requires matching original opening method, glazing bars, frame sections if visible from public. Front windows/door changes deemed to preserve/enhance; rear not publicly visible.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Considers neighbour impacts like overlooking, overbearing. Raised decking level insufficient for additional overlooking; no loss of light/privacy issues identified.
no objection (04/11/2020)
no highway interest in this application (09/11/2020)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
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 Nov 20; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
