31 December 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Flat 2, 25, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dz
The proposal involves replacing the existing timber sliding sash windows on the front elevation of this large semi-detached house with double-glazed white uPVC sliding sash windows that match the original design, pattern, and opening method.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 35, which requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the area's character and protect special features.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development within Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area and protect special features. The officer tested the window replacements against this, finding them acceptable as they maintain the existing sliding sash style, thus preserving the area's character. This directly addressed previous refusals where mismatched designs failed the policy.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning and other policies if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, or road safety. The proposal was assessed as compliant due to its sympathetic design matching the existing property and area, with no adverse impacts on amenity, highways, or locality character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted Drawing 0032, 0032 A, 0032 B and 0032 C all received on 22nd October, 2009 and e-mail from applicants agent received on 28th October, 2009.
no objection to the proposals
