18 June 2015 · Director of Planning and Building Control
Flat 1, 7, Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lh
The proposal involves replacing the middle sliding sash section of an existing three-part timber window at ground floor level on the front elevation (facing Cambridge Terrace) with a slimline white PVC glazed patio door that extends 400mm lower to two steps, while keeping the side glazed panels and overall opening widt…
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The officer assessed the proposal against ENV35, which permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character and protects against inappropriate development, concluding t…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, or locality; and consider energy best practice. Officer found proposal compliant as it respects the conservation area terrace, causes no harm to character or amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested for harm to Windsor Road CA appearance; accepted as non-detrimental given setback and low visibility.
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.
Materials approval
For the avoidance of doubt, planning permission has only been granted for slim line (REHAU Heritage or similar) sliding sash windows to be installed to all windows (except dormer window) within the front, side and rear elevations of the building. Furthermore, the window pattern of each window is required to replicate the existing window patterns, which includes all Georgian glazing bars forming the window panels being externally stuck. Reason: In the interest of the visual amenities of the individual building, the street scene and the Conservation Area.
