22 May 2017 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
27, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2az
The proposal involves replacing the existing first floor front windows at a three-storey terraced residential property with new white UPVC casement windows that divide into two equal halves, with only the top section top-hung.
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The key issue was whether the proposals would 'preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the [Conservation] Area'.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Assessed against part (a): officer found proposal preserves Conservation Area character through more appropriate window subdivision.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. Satisfied parts (c) and (g): new windows more in keeping with area character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. UPVC accepted as window format enhances character, outweighing material preference.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal deemed to do so via appropriate window design.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character a material consideration. Front elevation change preserves special character.
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 17/00139/B and several other listed applications.
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.
