19 July 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
12, Brunswick Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lq
The proposal involves replacing the existing poor-quality UPVC single-pane windows and a deteriorated timber front door on a mid-terrace house with new UPVC mock sash windows and a UPVC door featuring replicated decorative elements.
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The officer assessed the proposal against conservation policies, giving special attention under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999) to preserving or enhancing the Selbourne Drive…
Environment Policy 34
Requires preference for traditional materials in maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. Noted as relevant but not directly tested as proposal uses UPVC rather than traditional timber.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. Proposal assessed as achieving overall enhancement despite slight door harm, due to window improvements.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. Proposal complies as it enhances townscape character and provides insulation benefits without amenity impact.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Referenced in condition for door replication to protect Conservation Area character.
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.
Door side panels
The new door hereby approved shall include half glass side panels in accordance with the existing design, not as in the picture within the quotation. Reason: For clarity and to ensure an existing feature is replicated to protect the character within the Conservation Area in accordance with Strategic Policy 3 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Decorative frame features
As per the email dated 15.07.2024 from Spectrum Windows via the applicant, decorative features shall be replicated within the new frame to include protruding frame edges. Reason: For clarity and to accord with Environment Policy 35 and General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
No interest.
No objections (assumed as no response).
No objections (assumed as no response).
No objections (assumed as no response).
Both Douglas City Council and Highway Services have no objections to application 24/00489/B for installation of replacement windows and doors at 12 Brunswick Road, Douglas.
Douglas City Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00489/B Installation of replacement windows and doors 12 Brunswick Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3LQ
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00489/B
