17 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
32, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3et
The site is a 3-storey end-terrace dwelling at 32 Derby Road, Douglas, within the Windsor Road Conservation Area, featuring moulded facades, bay windows, arched-top windows, and a mix of fenestration styles in the terrace.
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The officer assessed whether the retrospective casement uPVC windows harmed the character of the dwelling or Windsor Road Conservation Area, concluding they result in a 'neutral impact' and 'preserve …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm locality amenity/character (g). Officer found windows in keeping with terrace fenestration majority, neutral impact preserves Conservation Area character.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Focuses on visual design impact on locality character. Assessed as compliant due to no harm from window replacement.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Conservation Area fabric. Windows preserve character with slight first-floor improvement.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. uPVC accepted as neutral despite preference for timber.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preserving/enhancing area character. Proposal meets via neutral impact and preservation.
No objection
No Interest
