9 August 2016 · Planning Committee
27, Hildesley Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ax
The proposal involves replacing the existing five timber sliding sash windows in the projecting bay windows of 27 Hildesley Road, a red Ruabon brick terraced dwelling in Douglas, with uPVC top hung outward opening casements and fixed windows featuring a 50/50 split arrangement.
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area and the property, assessed against Environment Policy 35 (EP35) of the Strategic Plan, which perm…
Environment Policy 35
EP35 of the Strategic Plan requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features from inappropriate development. The officer tested the uPVC casements against this, considering their visibility from the street and deviation from original sliding sash openings. Despite strict wording in related Circular 1/98, precedents and street evolution tipped the balance towards compliance, as windows are secondary to brickwork/parapets.
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.
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to application 16/00676/B and several others listed.
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.
