23 April 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
45, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ld
The application sought permission to replace four identical top-opening casement uPVC windows on the rear elevation of a 4-storey Victorian office building in Douglas town centre, visible from the narrow service lane King Street.
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The key consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the building, street scene, and Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer found proposal complies as replacements match existing, do not detract from conservation area or locality.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Assessed as compliant since windows do not detract from historical character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of conservation area is material consideration. Proposal preserves character as changes are imperceptible and match prevalent materials.
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 objection to the application (01.04.19)
no highways interest in the application (22.03.19)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application among others listed. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
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 on 22.03.19
