14 January 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Woodbourne Villas, Alexander Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qg
The application proposed installing traditional wooden sliding sash replacement windows to the front elevation of a residential property to exactly replicate the existing windows. The site is located within a Conservation Area in Douglas.
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The officer considered the proposal against General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, relevant to development in a Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 relates to development control standards applicable in Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the window replacement for its effect on character and appearance, determining the replication of existing windows complies as it preserves the area's special qualities without harm.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 addresses development in Conservation Areas. The proposal was tested for visual impact, with the officer noting the like-for-like replacement results in a neutral effect, satisfying policy requirements for preserving architectural character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the installation of replacement windows as shown in location plan, windows details and photograph date stamped 8th December 2010.
No objection
