24 February 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
19, Berkeley Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qb
The proposal involves removing an existing rooflight and installing two new Velux windows on the front roof slope of a two-storey mid-terraced dwelling with rooms in the roof, located in an established residential area of uniform yellow brick terraces.
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The key issue was whether the development meets the test in Environment Policy 35 to preserve or enhance the character of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting townscape character or local amenities; and designed for energy reduction. Officer assessed the rooflights comply as they do not adversely impact uniformity or character of the terraced residential area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer tested if proposal preserves/enhances Woodbourne Road Conservation Area; concluded no adverse impact from the rooflights.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of Conservation Area is a material consideration. Officer confirmed the proposal's impact does not harm the area's 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 objections to the application (06.01.21)
"NHI" - No Highways Interest (12.01.21)
"NFRMI" - No flood risk management interest (11.02.2021)
All three consultees (Douglas Borough Council, DOI Flood Risk Management, and DOI Highways Division) raised no objections to application 20/01443/B for installation of 2 rooflights at 19 Berkeley Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
