11 January 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Flat 1, St Thomas Walk, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hf
The proposal involves installing replacement uPVC sliding sash windows (20 in total on south-east, north-east, and south-west elevations) and 4 smaller casement windows on the south-west elevation within a modern flat-roofed extension, at the first and second floors of Sam Webbs & Co, a traditional three-storey detache…
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the individual property. The Department has a duty to ensure proposals preserve or enhance the special charac…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape; and comply with Area Plan zoning. The officer noted the site is in Mixed Use Proposals Area - Villa Marina Gateway but focused assessment on Conservation Area impacts, finding the minor window replacement compliant as it preserves character without adverse effects.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. The officer tested the window replacements against this, concluding they preserve the character of the property and Area due to like-for-like design, despite uPVC, with prominence of northern/eastern elevations key to assessment.
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.
Approved windows details
For the avoidance of doubt planning approval hereby given is for the installation of a total of 20 sliding sash windows to the south-east, north-east & south-west elevations while approval for 4 smaller casements windows to south west elevation- (within modern flat roofed extension) as shown on plan 02 received 17th December 2020. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the individual building.
do not oppose
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/01429/B for replacement windows at Sam Webbs & Co, St Thomas Walk, 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 ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 18.12.2020; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
