13 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (J Chance)
Woodbourne Villas, Alexander Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qg
The proposal at 5 Woodbourne Villas, a traditional two-and-a-half storey mid-terraced dwelling on Alexander Drive in Douglas, involves replacing the roof covering on the main roof (front and rear) and a small rear mono-pitch extension, excluding the front red clay tiled canopy.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the statutory test for Conservation Areas under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, determining it would preserve (neutral impact) the ch…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with Area Plan zoning to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. The officer assessed the roof replacement as compliant due to matching materials that preserve the terrace's appearance without adverse impacts on the Conservation Area townscape.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The slate replacement and ridge tiles were found to preserve the area's character (neutral impact), with bargeboards controlled by condition to ensure protection of the terrace and individual property.
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.
Materials approval - bargeboards
Prior to the replacement of any decorative barge boards to the front elevation of the dwelling a detailed drawing/s showing the replacement barge board shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the Department and these approved details shall be fully adhered to and retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and quality of the Conservation Area, the individual property and the terrace the dwelling forms part of.
no objection
