15 February 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
38, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1af
The site is 38 Malew Street, a mid-terraced dwelling in the Residential area and Castletown Conservation Area. The proposal involves replacing the existing solid panel barn-style timber front door (with a small upper window) with a new four-panelled composite door featuring a solid base and two glazed panels above.
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The officer determined that windows and doors are critical façade elements that indicate a building's age and purpose, but the existing solid panel barn-style timber door at No.
General Policy 2
Requires consideration of visual and amenity impacts of development and appropriateness for the building's age. The officer found the door replacement acceptable as it has negligible impact on visual amenity and is suitable for the property.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Area character and appearance. The proposed door preserves the overall character and quality of the Castletown Conservation Area with negligible impact on the streetscene.
Environment Policy 34
Relates to visual and amenity impact and Conservation Area preservation. Assessed alongside GP2 and EP35; no issues identified.
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 Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application for replacement front door at 38 Malew Street, Castletown, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality, or parking.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; DNO on 31.12.21; Do not oppose
