20 July 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
1, Marlborough Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qj
The proposal involves replacing the existing wooden fascias and soffits on a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling at 1 Marlborough Terrace, Douglas, with uPVC versions in black to match the current colour, and installing replacement waterworks (gutters) on the front elevation.
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The officer identified the key issue as whether the proposals meet the test in Environment Policy 35 to preserve or enhance the Conservation Area, alongside General Policy 2, Environment Policy 34, an…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed the uPVC replacement as compliant, with neutral impact preserving the half-timbered gable and not harming character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for alteration of pre-1920 buildings. Officer acknowledged uPVC is not preferable but found it acceptable due to neutral impact and colour match.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Areas. Key test: officer concluded replacement preserves half-timber appearance with neutral impact on character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of conservation area is a material consideration. Assessed as neutral, preserving appearance.
Conservation Area Policy 4 (PPS 1/01)
Supports enhancement opportunities in conservation areas. Proposal seen as preserving character without detriment.
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 highway interest in this application
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division raised no objections to application 21/00653/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
