27 October 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Flat 1, Empress Apartments, 9, Empress Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4lq
The proposal involves replacing an existing window in the bay window of the ground floor corner flat with a white uPVC door measuring 2.265m high by 0.891m wide, featuring extensive glazing. The site is a modern 7-storey apartment block in a mixed-use area, Conservation Area, and flood risk zone in Douglas town centre.…
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The officer assessed the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring developments in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Requires developments in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. The officer assessed the door replacement against this, finding minimal impact due to similar changes on other flats, thus preserving the area. Referenced alongside Section 18(4) and para 7.29.2.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment for developments in flood risk zones. No formal assessment was needed as the minor door addition is unlikely to impact surface water flood risk.
General Policy 2
Concerns character and appearance (b,c). Assessed as preserving Conservation Area character through minimal impact from the proposal.
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
no objection
Highway Services Division and Douglas Borough Council both have no objections to application 22/01075/B, finding no significant highway impacts and confirming no concerns after review.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01075/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections; 22/01075/B - Installation of replacement patio door to one front bay window Flat 1 Empress Apartments Central Promenade Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4EE
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01075/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection; 22/01075/B - Installation of new door within existing front window aperture Flat 1 Empress Apartments Central Promenade Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4EE
