22 May 2017 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
13, Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lr
The site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling known as Dilkoosha at 13 Selborne Drive, Douglas, located on the corner of Tennis Road and Selborne Drive within the Selborne Drive Conservation Area.
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The key issue was whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Selborne Drive Conservation Area and protect its special features, as required by relevant policies.…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the rear French doors as preserving the area's character since they match existing window details and are not publicly visible.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Satisfied as the proposal is in keeping and does not impact public views or locality character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in alterations to pre-1920 buildings. The painted timber French doors were considered appropriate traditional materials.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The proposal was found to preserve character due to its rear location and matching details.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on conservation area character, including setting and views. No adverse impact as doors face private rear garden/lane, not affecting public views.
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 JF-20 Rev A date stamped received 7 February 2017.
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal. 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 10-3-17
