Case Officer: Mr Steve Stanley Photo Taken: Site Visit: Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation
Officer's Report
Introduction
This application seeks planning permission to install replacement windows to a mid-terrace Victorian property located within a residential street in a Conservation Area of Douglas.
The Site
The application site is the curtilage of 14 Malvern Road, Douglas. The property is located on the south western side of the street.
The Proposal
This application seeks approval for the installation of replacement windows and door to the front elevation of the property. The existing windows are aluminium casements and the door is also aluminium with upper and lower glazing panels. The proposed windows and door would be uPVC finished in a rose wood colour. The windows would have a casement opening.
Development Plan Policies
The Douglas Local Plan 1998 shows the application site as being located within a Predominantly Residential area. The site is within the Selborne Drive Conservation Area. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following policy is judged to be relevant:
Environment Policy 35, which states:
"Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."
Planning History
There have been no previous planning applications relating to this site.
Representations
Douglas Corporation does not object to this application.
Assessment
The key issues to be assessed in the determination of this application are whether the proposed works would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
Application No.:
11/01491/B
Applicant:
Mrs Ida Linda & Mr Raymond Leslie Taubman
Proposal:
Installation of replacement windows
Site Address:
14 Malvern Road
Douglas
Isle Of Man
IM2 5AS
The objective of EP35 is to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Conservation Areas. The existing windows and door are not original to the property and are not particularly attractive. The proposal is judged to be a slight improvement over the existing and accordingly the application is judged to be acceptable.
RECOMMENDATION
Permit.
PARTY STATUS
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Douglas Corporation
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 24.11.2011
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
: Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the installation of replacement windows and door to the front elevation of 14 Malvern Road, Douglas as shown by Location Plan, Site Plan, DRWG 01, DRWG 02, Window Detail and Photo Sheet received 25th October 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager.
Decision Made : Permitted Date: 6/12/11
Signed: Michael Gallagher OR Signed: Jennifer Chance
Director of Planning and Building Control Development Control Manager
Director of Planning and Building Control Development Control Manager
29 November 2011
29 November 2011
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