8 July 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Sugarbush Café, Marathon Terrace, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nh
The proposal involves replacing dark uPVC windows and doors with white uPVC ones at Serenity Suites, 6 Marathon Terrace on Queens Promenade, Douglas. Changes include front café windows switched to sliding sash with 70/30 split, a wider French door for wheelchair access, and rear windows modified to half-opening with ad…
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The officer gave special attention to preserving or enhancing the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area per Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999), finding the replacement fenestration …
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Officer assessed replacement windows/doors against this, finding they preserve character despite changes, as front shop windows fit retail frontage group with tall windows, door is similar to existing, and rear matches neighbours.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. Proposal complies as changes do not harm Conservation Area character or locality, fitting mid-terrace retail/café context on Queens Promenade.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance/alteration/extension of pre-1920 buildings. White uPVC used instead of traditional, but not a blocking issue as assessment focused on ENV35/CA policies; no explicit non-compliance noted.
No interest.
No objection.
