7 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
8, Raphael Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3eh
The proposal involves replacing the lower portion of the central window in the front bay window of a three-storey end-terrace dwelling with a UPVC framed glazed doorway (approx. 1.15m wide) and glazed fanlight above, facing Grosvenor Road.
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The proposals were assessed against Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area.
Strategic Policy
Strategic Policy (implied SP1 and SP2/SP3) prioritises development in towns like Douglas and respecting town character. The site is in Douglas, the main employment centre (Spatial Policy 1), and residential designation supports the principle of the alteration.
General Policy 2
Requires general development considerations including no harm to townscape character. Officer found proposals cause no harm to surrounding townscape character, with design fitting existing reveals and materials.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. Proposals preserve the character and appearance of the Athol Street/Victoria Conservation Area with neutral impact on streetscene.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Special planning considerations for conservation areas, assessing impact on special character. Impact on area character is a material consideration; officer judged proposals preserve character, especially as not visible in a way requiring exact replication of original opening method.
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 objection
No objection
