11 November 2014 · Delegated - Jennifer Chance, Head of Development Management
Flat 1, 3, Windsor Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lu
The proposal involves replacing existing timber sliding sash windows on the first and second floors and the ground floor basement door with matching uPVC units on the rear elevation of 3 Windsor Terrace, Douglas, overlooking the promenade.
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The officer noted the terrace's architectural merit as the best examples of John Robinson's neo-classical and Georgian work, but considered uPVC replacements incongruous.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character. Officer assessed the uPVC replacements against this, finding them acceptable due to limited visibility despite material change, as they did not harm the conservation area's character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal tested for impact on special features; accepted due to screening and replication minimising harm.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Emphasises impact on Conservation Area's special character. Officer considered rear elevation's prominence low, allowing uPVC subject to matching design.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
