7 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
30, Cronkbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lb
The proposal involves replacing the existing doors and windows on this two-storey semi-detached house with white uPVC double-glazed units that replicate the current opening styles, including sliding sash windows to the first floor with astral glazing bars and casement windows to the ground floor retaining existing colo…
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The officer applied the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and concluded that due to the scale and design of the proposed replacements, the Conservation Area …
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires development in towns like Douglas. The site is in Douglas, the main employment centre, supporting the residential principle.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Emphasises respecting town character. Proposal deemed in keeping with residential streetscene.
Strategic Policy 1
Supports development in Douglas. Site location aligns with this.
General Policy 2
General test for development acceptability. Proposal acceptable in design, visual impact, and neighbour amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preserving Conservation Area character. Replacements have neutral impact, preserving appearance via replication of features.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character material. Proposal preserves special character; visible windows replicate originals.
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.
Ground floor windows - retain fanlights
The replacement ground floor windows to the front elevation here by approved, shall all feature the existing coloured lead fanlights and will be either replaced with ones to exactly match those currently in place or the existing used within the new replacement double glazing. REASON: To retain the character of the property and that of the streetscene.
Front door details approval
Prior to the commencement of works to replace the front door, further details or trade literature shall be submitted showing the size and type of door and door frame to be used in the replacement of the existing. REASON: To retain the character of the property and that of the streetscene.
No objection
No Objection
