26 May 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
4, Windsor Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lu
The proposal involves excavation to the front of 4 Windsor Terrace, a three-storey early Victorian townhouse in the Upper Douglas, Windsor Road Conservation Area, to form a light well with a glazed rooflight over and an included store room.
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The main issue was the impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and 4 Windsor Terrace itself.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and Area Plans, respecting site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting townscape character, local amenities, or providing satisfactory standards including access. The officer concluded the proposal complies with relevant Strategic Plan policies including GP2, as it respects the Conservation Area townscape and has no amenity impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance and protecting special features from inappropriate development. Tested against the light well and glazed rooflight's impact; officer found it preserves character, with no greater/lesser impact than prior approved modest works replicating No. 3 alterations.
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.
no objection
Douglas Corporation has no objection to application 15/00404/B among several others listed.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
