24 May 2011 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Mrs C Dudley)
Albert Hotel, Chapel Row, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bj
The proposal involves replacing three existing timber casement windows (numbers 1, 2, and 3) on the ground floor front (south) and side (east) elevations of the Albert Hotel, a public house, with new white uPVC double glazed casement units that match the existing in glazing bar pattern, method of opening, and frame sec…
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The replacement windows match the existing timber casements in method of opening, glazing bar pattern, frame sections, and even replicate the painted timber panel at the bottom in white uPVC, complyin…
General Policy 2
Requires sustainable development that protects amenity and character. Officer assessed the minor window replacement as compliant given its matching design and lack of harm to surroundings.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development outside but close to Conservation Area boundaries only if no detrimental effect on important views. Assessed as acceptable due to site's adjacency to unattractive car park area (former bus station), ensuring no adverse impact on views in/out of Douglas (North Quay) Conservation Area.
Planning Circular 1/98 - Policy 7(I) for Buildings Erected Before 1921 in Urban Settings
For principal elevations visible from public thoroughfares, replacement windows must match originals in method of opening, glazing bars, and frame sections if repair impracticable. Proposal matches existing casements exactly, including glazing bars and panels, making it acceptable despite uncertainty over original window types in ground floor openings.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the installation of replacement windows, as shown in drawing numbers HLK/11/0133/1, HLK/11/0133/2, HLK/11/0133/3 and HLK/11/0133/9, all date stamped 18 April 2011.
No objection
