5 October 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
26, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ng
The proposal involves removing the existing solid 4-panel timber front door, side lights, and top light at a two-storey semi-detached red brick house and replacing them with a composite door and UPVC framing matching the existing panel and glazing pattern.
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The key issue was whether the replacement composite door and UPVC framing would preserve or enhance the character of the Selborne Drive Conservation Area per Environmental Policy 35.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies, including design with regard to energy efficiency. The site is in 'Predominantly Residential' zoning under Douglas Local Plan 1998; the minor door replacement was not assessed to raise energy issues and complied as a zoned residential alteration.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The officer rigorously tested the UPVC/composite materials against replicating the historic timber framing's deep profile and Arts and Crafts detailing; initial concerns were overcome by agent evidence, tipping the balance to preservation rather than harm.
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
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to application 17/00724/B for installation of a replacement front door and supports a related application.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council supports application number 17/00743/B has no objection to the other proposals.; 17/00724/B Installation of a replacement front door 26 Albany Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3NG
