07/00811/BRefused

11 July 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)

Installation of replacement windows and doors

44, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hq

Received25 Apr 2007

Validated4 May 2007

Decided11 Jul 2007

3 months

Received25 Apr 2007

Validated4 May 2007

Decided11 Jul 2007

3 months

Why was this refused?

Non-compliance with Planning Circular 1/98 for principal elevation windows
Mismatch in glazing bars, frame sections and opening method
Impact on character of semi-detached pair
Visual amenities of street scene
Retention of originals in neighbouring No.42

The proposal sought planning permission to replace windows and doors on the front and rear elevations of a three-storey semi-detached Victorian villa at 44 Victoria Road, Douglas, using sliding sash or top-opening casements, likely in uPVC.

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposed window would be contrary to Planning Circular 1/98 in that the proposal does not have the same or similar pattern and section of glazing bars and the same or similar frame sections as the original windows and would alter the character and appearance of a pair of semi-detached properties to the detriment of the visual amenities of the street scene. Furthermore, the replacement front door would not be in keeping with the style of the property and would also impact on the character and appearance of a pair of semi-detached properties to the detriment of the visual amenities of the street scene.

Documents (3)

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Floor Plans and Elevations

25 Apr 071pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused11 July 2007

The officer concluded that rear windows and doors were acceptable as they are not visible from public thoroughfares and policy only prefers similar glazing bars, not mandating identical opening method…

Policies Assessed (1)

PC1/98

Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows

Requires principal elevations visible from public thoroughfares to have replacements with same/similar glazing bars, frame sections, and opening method as originals; repair encouraged if originals present. Officer tested front elevation against para 7i): proposals failed on all counts (pattern, sections, opening) for sliding sash originals, harming pair's character. Rear not visible, so only 'preferable' match needed and accepted.

Public Comments (3)

SupportDouglas Corporation(parish)

no objection

SupportHighways Division, Department of Transport(statutory consultee)

no views; do not oppose

ObjectionJ.A. Ranscombe, The Red House, 42 Victoria Road(neighbour)

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People

Ian Brooks

Case Officer

Dave Luton Design

Agent

Key Information

Reference: 07/00811/B
Decision: Refused
Date: 11 July 2007
Parish: Douglas
Year: 2007
Type: Full Planning Application
Category: Residential / Extension
Scale: minor

Property Details

Property Type: dwelling
Proposal Type: alteration
Context: urban
Storeys: 3

Sale History

£345,000

Aug 2022

Property Planning History (7)

25/90249/BRefused2025

Erection of new four-storey dwelling house

24/00050/BRefused2024

Proposed new dwelling to be created on vacant plot

08/00039/BRefused2008

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07/02162/BApproved2007

Installation of replacement windows and doors (Re submission of 07/00811/B)

07/00881/BRefused2007

Erection of block of four apartments with parking and garage

07/00811/BRefused2007Viewing

Installation of replacement windows and doors

05/01069/ARefused2005

Approval in principle to demolish existing property and erect a four storey block of eight apartments with associated parking to rear

Why was this refused?

Non-compliance with Planning Circular 1/98 for principal elevation windows

Mismatch in glazing bars, frame sections and opening method

Impact on character of semi-detached pair

Visual amenities of street scene

Retention of originals in neighbouring No.42

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposed window would be contrary to Planning Circular 1/98 in that the proposal does not have the same or similar pattern and section of glazing bars and the same or similar frame sections as the original windows and would alter the character and appearance of a pair of semi-detached properties to the detriment of the visual amenities of the street scene. Furthermore, the replacement front door would not be in keeping with the style of the property and would also impact on the character and appearance of a pair of semi-detached properties to the detriment of the visual amenities of the street scene.

Policies Assessed (1)

PC1/98

Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows