12 August 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
2, Marlborough Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qj
The proposal involves replacing timber-framed sliding sash rear windows with top-opening casement UPVC double-glazed windows in a similar one-over-one pattern, and front casement and sash windows with UPVC units matching the existing opening methods, glazing bars, frame sections, and textured obscure glass in upper lig…
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The principal issue was the impact on the special character of the Douglas (Selborne Drive) Conservation Area. For rear windows and door, not readily visible from public thoroughfares, the similar gla…
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Officer assessed that proposals preserve the character through matching existing features, meeting the tests of this section.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation of conservation area character. Officer judged proposals comply as character is preserved by replicating existing window and door details.
General Policy 2
General development policy with clauses (b), (c), (g). Referenced as applicable national policy alongside others, with overall compliance via conservation area preservation.
Environment Policy 34
Environment policy for historic areas. Listed as relevant, with compliance through preservation of character.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic spatial policy. Included in national policy assessment supporting approval.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Special considerations for historic environment conservation. Assessed as part of policy framework for conservation area.
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 in the application
no objections to the application
Highways Development Control and Douglas Borough Council both raised no objections to application 22/00771/B for installation of replacement windows and doors at 2 Marlborough Terrace, Douglas.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 24 June 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00771/B; Highways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 8 August 2022 and continues to apply no highway interest to this proposal.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/00771/B - Installation of replacement windows and doors 2 Marlborough Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3QJ
Highways Development Control
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 8 August 2022 and continues to apply no highway interest to this proposal.
