14 March 2013 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority)
Flat 1, 24, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3et
Ashville Holiday Flats at 24 Derby Road, Douglas, sought permission to replace existing wooden sliding sash windows throughout the four-storey mid-terrace property (sub-divided into six holiday flats) with uPVC casement windows, and to replace front and rear wooden doors with uPVC doors.
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The officer concluded that the key issue was the proposal's impact on the Conservation Area, specifically whether it would preserve or enhance its character under Environment Policy 35 and Planning Ci…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design and not adversely affect the character of the surrounding townscape. The officer considered this but focused more on Conservation Area-specific policies; the proposal was assessed as failing due to design changes harming townscape character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances the character or appearance, protecting special features. The front windows failed this test by not matching original opening method, harming character; rear elements were acceptable as they preserved appearance.
no objection to the proposals
