2 July 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
8, Brunswick Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lq
The proposal involves a two-storey semi-detached dwelling in the Selborne Road Conservation Area, including replacement of front windows with white uPVC sliding sash on a like-for-like basis, side and rear windows with 50/50 bottom-hang casement windows, refurbishment of the front door, demolition of the rear chimney s…
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The key issue was whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Selborne Road Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed proposal's like-for-like window replacements, neutral rear changes, and fitting renders as compliant, preserving character without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested against visibility priorities; front sliding sash retained key features, less visible elements allowed variation, ensuring no harm to area appearance.
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 front door replacement
For the avoidance of doubt no approval is hereby given for the replacement of the existing front door or the door frame around. Reason: in the interest of the character and quality of the existing property and the conservation area.
no objection to this application (08/06/2021)
no objection on this application (14/06/2021). There is 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 21/00554/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/00554/B - Alterations, removal of rear chimney stack, rendering works, installation of replacement windows and doors and reinstatement of roof light to annex pitched roof 8 Brunswick Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3LQ
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 14.06.2021; 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.
