26 June 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control
Flat 1, 12, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3et
The site is a ground floor flat in a four-storey mid-terraced property on Derby Road, Douglas, in a predominantly residential area and the Windsor Road Conservation Area. The proposal sought to replace the existing front elevation ground floor timber framed sliding sash windows with UPVC framed tilt and turn windows, w…
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The officer assessed the proposal's impact on the Windsor Road Conservation Area, noting that the existing ground floor windows are traditional timber sliding sash, a key feature being eradicated by t…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings in design, not adversely affect townscape character or locality amenity. The officer noted the proposal fails as it harms the Conservation Area's townscape through inappropriate window replacement.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development that preserves or enhances Conservation Area character and protects special features. Assessed against the proposal's failure to retain sliding sash opening method, eradicating a traditional feature vital to the area's quality; officer concluded it causes detrimental impact.
