3 April 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
30, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3et
The proposal involves installing uPVC sliding sash windows with glazing bars to the front elevation and uPVC casement windows to the rear, plus a replacement 1-over-1 panelled rear door with upper glazing.
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The officer assessed the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring works in a Conservation Area to preserve or enhance its character.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. Officer tested proposal against this alongside Section 18(4); front windows preserve via matching sash style and external bars, rear elements neutral, overall compliance achieved.
General Policy 2
Addresses character and appearance (b,c). Assessed impact on streetscene; proposal preserves Conservation Area character with uPVC accepted per Planning Circular 1/98, no enhancement needed but preservation confirmed.
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.
Front windows glazing bars
Notwithstanding the details provided, the replacement sliding sash windows to the front elevation must have externally applied glazing bars in a size and pattern as the existing windows. Reason: in the interests of the character of the Conservation Area.
No Highway Interest.
Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in application 23/01350/B, indicating no highway concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01350/B
