18 June 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
14, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ex
The proposal involves replacing existing timber windows with new hardwood double-glazed sliding sash windows on the front and rear elevations of a two-storey Victorian terrace dwelling. The new windows replicate the existing style with half-and-half sliding sashes, except one small rear ground floor window matching the…
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The proposed windows largely replicate the existing window opening methods and glazing bar patterns. The ground floor front elevation window changes from a top-hung outward opening casement to a slidi…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site and surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character or residential amenity. Officer assessed the window replacements as compliant since they replicate original design, enhancing streetscene character without amenity harm.
Planning Circular 1/98 'The alteration and replacement of windows' Policy c)
For pre-1921 urban buildings not in Conservation Areas or Registered, principal elevations visible from public roads require replacement windows to match original method of opening, glazing bars, and frame sections if originals cannot be repaired. Proposal tested on front elevation visibility and design match; changing casement to sliding sash deemed to restore original, thus enhancing character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the installation of replacement windows as shown in the 1:200 scale Site Plan and 1:1000 scale Location Plan, both received on 31 May 2012, and the 1:50 scale Front Elevation and 1:50 scale Rear Elevation drawings, both received on 9 May 2012.
no objection to the proposals
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to multiple planning applications including 12/00687/B for installation of replacement windows at 14 Victoria Terrace.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; 12/00687/B Installation of replacement windows, 14 Victoria Terrace
