15 March 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Mentmore, 83, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3aw
The proposal involves replacing all windows at Mentmore, 83 Woodbourne Road, Douglas (IM2 3AW), with UPVC double glazed units matching the existing opening method, pattern of glazing bars, and frame sections, on a like-for-like basis (excluding the fixed side-light to the front door).
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The officer judged the proposal acceptable because it meets the statutory test in Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing the chara…
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The officer assessed that the like-for-like window replacement preserves the character of the Douglas (Woodbourne Road) Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Part of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016. The officer found the proposal preserves the character of the conservation area, meeting the policy test.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
For buildings in conservation areas (Category b), replacement windows readily visible from public thoroughfares must have the same method of opening, pattern and section of glazing bars, and frame sections as originals. The proposal matches the existing in these respects despite UPVC material, with no tension as repair of originals was not assessed as practicable.
General Policy 2
From IOM Strategic Plan 2016, parts (b) (c) (g). Referenced in policy section but not detailed in assessment; assumed compliant as part of overall approval.
Strategic Policy 4
From IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Referenced but not elaborated in assessment.
Environment Policy 34
From IOM Strategic Plan 2016. Referenced alongside ENV35 but not specifically tested.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
From Planning Policy Statements 1/01 Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment. Referenced but not detailed in assessment.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objections to the application (23.2.2024)
no highways interest in the application (23.2.2024)
Douglas Borough Council and Highway Services have no objections to application 24/00184/B for installation of replacement windows at 83 Woodbourne Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00184/B Installation of replacement windows 83 Woodbourne Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3AW
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00184/B
