14 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Dorian, 33, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ne
The proposal involves replacing three existing timber-framed windows with lead glazing details on the rear elevation of 'Dorian', a one-and-a-half storey Arts and Crafts style detached house, with new uPVC windows lacking lead detailing and featuring top-and-bottom opening panes.
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The officer applied the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing the Conservation Area's character.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires consideration of conservation in line with statutory tests. Officer assessed the rear windows' limited visibility means the proposal preserves Conservation Area character despite material and detail changes.
General Policy 2
Addresses amenity, character, and design. Applied to assess impact on building and area; changes detract from building's Arts and Crafts features but acceptable as rear-facing with no area impact.
Environment Policy 35
Protects Conservation Areas. Officer tested against policy via statutory duty; proposal passes as it does not harm publicly visible character-defining elements.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to this application (10.11.2023)
no highway interest in this application (03.11.2023)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 23/01269/B as it has no significant negative impact on the highway network. Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the installation of three replacement windows at 33 Albany Road, Douglas.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking.; Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/01269/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; PA 23/01269/B Installation of three replacement windows to rear elevation 33 Albany Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3NE
