19 July 2013 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (decision notice issued by M Kallyher, Director of Planning and Building Control)
4, Milner Terrace, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1aj
The proposal involved installing a replacement black composite front door matching the style of the existing non-original timber door on a mid-terrace three-storey property in the Castletown Conservation Area. The site is in a predominantly residential area with similar aged properties featuring uPVC windows.
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The main issue was the impact of the replacement front door on the character and appearance of the Castletown Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities; and meets other criteria like access and services. The officer assessed the door replacement as compliant because it matches the existing design, does not harm the Conservation Area townscape, and maintains residential amenity in the zoned area.
Environment Policy 35
ENV35 permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The proposal was tested against this for the door's impact; it was found acceptable as the new composite door matches the existing non-original door and does not unduly affect the area's character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: location plan, photograph and door details received on 17th June 2013.
