2 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
55 Millennium Court, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nn
The proposal involves replacing existing white aluminium double sliding patio doors (2615 x 2020mm) with new white aluminium bi-fold doors (3 panes plus traffic door) opening outwards to the balcony of a one-bedroom top-floor apartment in a six-storey block on Queen's Promenade.
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The officer assessed whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Douglas Promenade Conservation Area, the key issue given the site's location.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer found proposal complies as doors match existing materials/design, neutral impact due to elevated position not visible from highway.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Assessed as neutral effect on building and area; not prominent, consistent with other balcony doors, no detraction despite modern bi-fold style.
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 Highway Interest
no objection
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in application 22/01197/B. Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01197/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/01197/B - Installation of replacement bi-fold doors from sliding patio doors Apartment 56 Millennium Court Queens Promenade Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4NN
