Officer Planning Report
Application No.: 10/01807/B Applicant: Mr John Terence Kinvig Proposal: Installation of replacement windows to front elevation Site Address: 8 Woodbourne Villas Alexander Drive Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3QG ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Ian Brooks Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes : Consultee : Douglas Corporation Notes : No objection
Officer's Report
Planning Status And Relevant Policies
Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application: General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35.
Assessment
The proposal is to replace the existing front elevation windows with wooden sliding sash windows. The proposal is replicate the existing windows. The proposal would have a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
Recommendation
It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.
Party Status
The local authority is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.
The Highways Division of the Department of Transport is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part of. As such, the Highways Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 07.01.2011
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the installation of replacement windows as shown in location plan, windows details and photograph date stamped 8th December 2010.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : Senior Planning Officer
