31 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
81, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3aq
The proposal involves replacing the three first-floor portrait windows, the three ground-floor bay windows, and the front door (including side lights and fan light) on 81 Woodbourne Road, an end-of-terrace two-storey house in the Athol Street/Victoria Conservation Area.
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The proposals were judged to preserve the character and appearance of the Athol Street/Victoria Conservation Area, passing the Section 18(4) test of the Town and Country Planning Act as the like-for-l…
Strategic Policy
Strategic Policy (unspecified numbers) prioritises development in towns like Douglas and respects town character. The site is in Douglas (Spatial Policy 1), designated residential, so the principle of window/door replacement on an existing dwelling is accepted.
General Policy 2
Requires general development considerations including no harm to townscape character. Assessed as compliant as proposals cause no harm, with minor alterations fitting existing reveals and keeping with surrounding properties.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. Proposals preserve the area's character through like-for-like fenestration, neutral impact on streetscene.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Special planning considerations for conservation areas: impact on special character is material. Proposals preserve character; visible windows replicate original opening method per guidance.
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.
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Highway Services HDC states they have no interest in application 25/90115/B as part of a batch response covering multiple applications with no highway impacts.
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