21 September 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
18, Berkeley Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qa
The proposal at 18 Berkeley Street, a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling, involved replacing existing white uPVC casement windows on the rear (southwest) and side (northeast outrigger) elevations with brown framed uPVC double-glazed units, adding a new matching window to the ground floor northeast elevation, and replacing…
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The principal issue was the impact on the special character of the Douglas (Selborne Drive) Conservation Area. The proposed replacement rear windows, though not traditional, replicate what was already…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in conservation areas to preserve or enhance the character or appearance, taking into account the special character. The officer judged the proposals preserve the character, with neutral impact from non-visible rear windows.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning and plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design and does not adversely affect townscape character. The proposals were found to comply with these principles.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance/alteration of pre-1920s buildings. Non-traditional uPVC accepted due to neutral impact and non-visibility from public areas.
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
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in the application. Isle of Man Victorian Society notes missing plans online preventing comment.
Key concern: missing plans/elevations online preventing public comment
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: ... 22/00896/B
Isle of Man Victorian Society
No CommentWhilst the plans list supplied with the application states that there are existing and proposed elevations suppled there is nothing on line. Therefore neither we nor any member of the public are able to make comment.; Could we trouble you to email the missing details please and at the same time place them on line for the benefit of the public.; A slight extension in time would be appreciated given the withholding of information.
