21 August 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
2, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eu
The proposal involves replacing painted softwood sliding sash windows with hardwood double-glazed equivalents matching the original Georgian multi-paned design (three over six at first floor, ten over ten at ground floor) seen in neighbouring properties, and removing a recently added internal partition wall to restore …
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The single key issue was whether the proposal would detrimentally affect the character of the Registered Building No. 187.
Environment Policy 32
Requires that extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would detrimentally affect its special architectural or historic character will not be permitted. The officer assessed window replacement and internal wall removal as enhancements reinstating original features, thus not detrimental and compliant.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building's importance, physical features justifying registration (e.g. design, materials), and setting within terrace. Proposals match original features in neighbouring properties, preserving and enhancing these aspects.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving features of special interest; presumption against alterations unless justified. Applicant justified works as desirable for reinstatement; cumulative effect not an issue as enhancing historic character.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
no highway implications
no objection
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to application 19/00484/CON.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the 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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
