15 March 2024 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Empress Hotel, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ra
The proposal involves installing replacement uPVC 50/50 split bottom opening casement windows on the front elevation of the six-storey Empress Hotel, located on Central Promenade in the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
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The officer applied the statutory Conservation Area test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, determining the proposal would preserve (neutral impact) the character and quali…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with Area Plan zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting character, amenity, highways, etc. Officer found modest window replacement complies fully, with no adverse impacts identified in any sub-tests (a)-(n).
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Proposal assessed as preserving (neutral) due to like-for-like replacement of non-original uPVC windows, avoiding harm to publicly viewable front elevation.
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 highway interest
no objections
Douglas Borough Council and Highway Services HDC both have no objections to application 24/00174/B for replacement windows at Empress Hotel.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00174/B Installation of replacement windows to front elevation Empress Hotel Central Promenade Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4RA
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionThe following planning applications have no significant negative impact upon the highway network in terms of highway safety, highway operation and car parking.; Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00174/B
