14 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Dorian, 33, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ne
The application sought permission to replace all existing single pane timber frame windows with lead glazing details on the front elevation of 'Dorian', a one-and-a-half storey Arts and Crafts style detached house at 33 Albany Road, Douglas, within the Selborne Drive Conservation Area.
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The proposal fails the statutory test for Conservation Areas under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, as it does not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Selbor…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires developments in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character. The officer applied the statutory test from Section 18(4), concluding the uPVC windows fail this as they remove Arts and Crafts features visible publicly.
General Policy 2
Addresses design, character, and amenity. Cited in previous refusal and current assessment; proposal fails due to detrimental impact on building's original character and Conservation Area appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Protects Conservation Areas. The proposal's failure to preserve Arts and Crafts window details contravenes this, as confirmed by character appraisal and statutory test.
no objection
no highway interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the replacement of single pane timber frame windows with uPVC double glazing.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... · 23/01391/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/01391/B Replacement of existing single pane, timber frame with upvc double glazing Dorian 33 Albany Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3NE
