19 August 2010 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Flat 1, 2, Albert Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qa
The site is 2 Albert Street, Douglas, a two-storey end-of-terrace Victorian dwelling in the Windsor Road Conservation Area. The proposal replaces an existing unauthorised white uPVC front door, fanlight, and frame (previously refused at appeal) with a new hardwood timber four-panelled Victorian-style door, including gl…
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The existing uPVC door was installed without permission and a prior retrospective application (09/01645/R) was refused at appeal, requiring a wooden replacement similar to others in the street.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or locality amenity. Officer assessed door design, materials, and street harmony, finding it compliant as a visual improvement in terrace context.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested for suitability in Victorian terrace; timber Victorian-style door with painted finish deemed harmonious and enhancing.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the installation of a replacement front door and frame, as shown in drawing number 939/1, date stamped 11th August 2010 and the site plan and written details of the door shown in drawing number 02, date stamped 23rd June 2010.
Materials - timber and glazing
The replacement front door and frame must be constructed of timber, with glazing in the two top panels of the door and the fanlight over.
Materials - painted finish
The replacement front door and frame must be finished with paint and not stained.
No objection
