3 March 2017 · Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
39, Hawarden Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4bw
The proposal involves installing a new PVC 'Jacobean Style Rockdoor' with back-on-white slab, white outer frame, Apollo style glass, gold handle and letterbox, replacing the existing painted timber front door and fanlight on the front elevation of a two-storey terraced dwelling.
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The key issue was whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area, per Environment Policy 35 and Policy CA/2.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant because the door replacement does not harm the fabric or setting of the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affecting townscape character. The proposal respects the terrace's rhythm and detailing, satisfying part (c).
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. PVCu is non-traditional replacing painted timber, but accepted due to matching door format in Conservation Area context.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Door assessed as preserving character by corresponding to existing door characteristics despite glazing.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character and setting. Proposal's impact on special character found acceptable as it fits terrace's scale, rhythm and door format.
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.
Plain glazing
Notwithstanding the approved drawings, the glazing to the fan light and the top two windows within the door should be plain and not decorative as shown. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and Woodbourne Road Conservation Area.
no objection
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposal for installation of replacement door and fanlight at 39 Hawarden Avenue, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals but the following comments should be noted below.; 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.
