9 November 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
12, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The proposal at 12 Derby Square involves replacing existing timber sliding sash windows with slim-section UPVC equivalents matching the glazing bar pattern, removing dash render for smooth painted render to match neighbours, replacing UPVC rainwater goods with dark cast metal, renovating iron railings and gate, repairi…
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The fundamental issues were the visual impact on the character and appearance of the building and street scene. The proposal makes repairs and enhancements that preserve the character, including repai…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, design, and townscape character, without adversely affecting amenity or locality. Officer assessed front elevation changes as preserving character and enhancing unity, thus compliant with (b), (c), and (g).
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal's repairs and matching windows enhance the terrace's integrity, addressing noted utilitarian dash render.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Mandates Conservation Area window replacements visible from public to match original opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections if repair impracticable. REHAU Heritage UPVC slim sash units meet this with identical sliding sash opening and pattern.
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.
no objection
do not object
Douglas Borough Council Building Control has no objection to the proposal. DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 26-09-2016
