1 February 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
Flat 3, 40, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dy
The proposal involves replacing two slim-framed, white-painted timber sliding sash windows on the second floor front elevation of a flat in a multi-occupancy Victorian terrace building with white uPVC casement windows featuring a 50/50 split and top-hinged opening, without altering the apertures.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environmental Policy 35 and Planning Circular 1/98, which require developments in conservation areas to preserve or enhance character, with window replacement…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer found proposal respects uniformity of window lines and rhythm despite style change, with neutral townscape impact given existing uPVC mix.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Proposal does not enhance (preferring uPVC sashes) but preserves via neutral impact, as street character now from overall uniformity rather than sash predominance, supported by precedents.
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.
