21 August 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
2, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eu
The proposal involves installing replacement windows at 2 Victoria Terrace, a mid to late 19th century terraced house that is a Registered Building (No. 187), replacing painted softwood sliding sash windows with hardwood double-glazed versions that reinstate the original three-over-six (first floor) and ten-over-ten (g…
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The key issue was whether the proposal would detrimentally affect the character of the Registered Building. The officer noted the replacement of existing painted softwood sliding sash windows with har…
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 the window replacements and internal works as an enhancement, reinstating original glazing patterns and floor plan, thus preserving rather than harming the building's character.
Environmental Policy 22
Referenced in conclusion as complied with (full details not quoted, but part of IOMSP policies supporting the approval).
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.
no highway implications
no objection
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 19/00483/GB for replacement windows at 2 Victoria Terrace, Douglas.
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
