17 January 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
11, Hilary Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3eg
The proposal involves replacing 12 windows across all elevations of a two-storey detached dwelling built between 1920-1950s, with two ground floor front windows already installed retrospectively. The site is in a 'Predominantly Residential' area under the Area Plan for the East 2020 and within a Conservation Area.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999), which requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character …
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and Area Plan, respecting site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting character, amenity, highways, or habitats. Officer assessed the window replacements as compliant, with no adverse impacts on character, townscape, residential amenity, or road safety in the predominantly residential Conservation Area site.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer tested the front elevation windows (most publicly visible) and found uPVC replacements neutral, preserving character without harm, aligning with the plain window style of the 1920-1950s property.
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
