1 October 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
8, Primrose Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4eb
The proposal involves installing three uPVC sliding sash windows with run-through sash horns to replace existing white painted timber swept head sliding sash windows on the first floor front elevation, and a new composite door with wider door lights while retaining existing sidelights and toplights, at 8 Primrose Avenu…
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The officer assessed the proposal primarily against the character and appearance of the building, streetscene, and Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area, in line with Isle of Man Strategic Pl…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed window/door replacements as compliant, with no noticeable streetscene impact and retention of traditional character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. uPVC windows and composite door found not harmful, retaining traditional Primrose Avenue terrace character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of conservation area is material consideration. Proposal preserves character through matching window features and minimal door changes.
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 (06.09.19)
no highways interest in the application (02.09.19)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 19/00937/B for replacement windows and door.
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 02.09.19
