5 May 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
72, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3eb
The proposal involves replacing all windows on the front and rear elevations of 72 Derby Road, a three-storey Victorian mid-terraced house with red brickwork and traditional sliding sash windows.
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The officer assessed whether the replacements would preserve or enhance the conservation area's character per Environmental Policy 35, focusing on the building and street scene.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenities. Officer confirmed proposal complies as front windows enhance street scene and rear changes non-detrimental in conservation context.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in conservation areas only if preserving/enhancing character and protecting special features. Front windows preserve/enhance by matching original sliding sash; rear acceptable due to low visibility, protecting area character defined by frontages.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Requires visible windows in conservation areas to match original opening method, glazing pattern/section; material flexible. Front proposal matches sliding sash opening/pattern; uPVC accepted as no material preference stated. Rear (less visible) needs similar pattern/opening, found non-detrimental.
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 bay window replacement
For the avoidance of doubt no approval is hereby given for the replacement of any of the front bay windows/leaded stained glass windows. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the individual building.
no objection
no objection
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal. Department of Infrastructure 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 21-03-2016
