29 September 2011 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Westhaven, Somerset Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ag
The proposal involves replacing existing timber casement windows with uPVC windows at Westhaven, a two-storey semi-detached house from the 1930s located at the head of Somerset Square cul-de-sac in Douglas. The new windows match the existing method of opening, glazing bar pattern, and stained glass in upper sections.
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The main issue was the impact upon the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The proposed windows replicate the method of opening and glazing bar pattern of the existing timber casements …
Environment Policy 35
EP35 states that within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Area, and ensures protection of special features. The officer assessed the replacement windows against this, noting they replicate the existing casement style, opening method, glazing bars, and stained glass. This was found to preserve the character without inappropriate impact.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the installation of replacement windows, Westhaven, Somerset Square, Douglas as shown by drawings HLK/07/075/2, HLK/07/075/3, Elevation Proposed x 3 and Photographs x 3 received 25th August 2011.
No objection
