19 October 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
1, Hilary Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3eg
The proposal involves replacing the existing PVC casement windows and front door at 1 Hilary Road, an end-of-row terraced property in the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area, upper Douglas. The site is in a predominantly residential area with two-and-a-half storey terraces.
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The key issue was whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area. The officer noted the existing windows and doors are PVC, replaced prior to the…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant because the replacement PVC windows preserve the Area's character given pre-existing PVC and terrace uniformity.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character. The proposal complies as it matches existing PVC and does not harm the locality's character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. PVC accepted here due to existing non-traditional materials and Conservation Area context not requiring change.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal preserves character by matching existing PVC installations.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character, including visible replacements matching original style. PVC casement windows match existing method of opening, pattern, and glazing as required for public view.
Windows Policy 1/98 Category b) BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION AREAS
Requires visible replacement windows to match original opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections. Proposal uses matching PVC casement style on front elevation visible from public thoroughfare.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals. This approval relates to drawing reference numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 all received 28th July 2016.
have no objections hereto
no highway implications
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal among multiple applications, and DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; It should be noted that the above 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 18-8-2016; Highway Services Comment made: No Highways Interest
