8 January 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
6, Albert Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qa
The proposal involves replacing three windows on the east elevation of the rear extension and the rear entrance door on the first floor of 6 Albert Street, a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling in the Windsor Road Conservation Area.
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The officer determined that the key issue was whether the replacement windows and door would preserve or enhance the character of the Windsor Road Conservation Area, as required by Environment Policy …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, or locality; and consider safety and energy efficiency. The officer found the rear replacements comply as they retain existing opening methods, are not publicly visible, and have no adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. Assessed against rear windows/door not visible from public view; retention of opening style preserves character without enhancement needed for non-visible elements.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
From Planning Policy Statement 1/01; impact on special character of Conservation Area is a material consideration. The proposal's limited visibility and matching opening method ensure no harm to character.
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.
no objection (26/11/2020)
no highway interest (27/11/2020)
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to the application 20/01281/B for installation of replacement windows and doors at 6 Albert Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the 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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 27.11.2020
