25 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Dorian, 33, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ne
The site is a detached L-shaped Arts and Crafts style house within the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area, featuring timber framed windows with detailed lead glazing. The proposal replaces these with uPVC windows replicating the lead pattern but changing the opening method from top-hung casements to full-length side ope…
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The officer acknowledged the proposal's conflict with Planning Circular 1/98 due to the changed method of opening from top third casements to full side openings.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the individual character of towns. The officer found the proposal preserves the locality's Arts and Crafts character through pattern replication, despite opening changes.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection or enhancement of Conservation Area fabric and setting. Assessed as met by preserving key window details, meeting the statutory test.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The proposal was found to preserve character by replicating lead pattern, outweighing opening method harm.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, design, and avoid adverse townscape or amenity impacts (criteria b, c, g). Satisfied as the replacement windows maintain character without harm.
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
