28 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
55 Millennium Court, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nn
The proposal involves replacing the existing timber double doors opening onto a balcony with new uPVC double doors without glazing bars at a multi-storey apartment building in the Douglas Promenade Conservation Area.
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The key test was whether the proposal preserves or protects the character of the Douglas Promenade Conservation Area, as required by Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (m) (n) requires developments to respect amenity, character, design, and conservation interests. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant due to its minimal impact on the Conservation Area character from the recessed balcony door.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to protecting the built environment, particularly in conservation areas. The replacement door was found to preserve the area's character, passing the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Act.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Provides supplementary policy on developments within conservation areas. Applied alongside the statutory test, the proposal was deemed to have no negative impact due to the door's recessed position.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Guidance on window and door alterations. The officer considered the uPVC replacement without glazing bars acceptable given similarity to the existing door and its location.
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.
does not object to this application (14.10.2022)
no highway interest in this application (13.10.2022)
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in application 22/01216/B. Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01216/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/01216/B - Installation of replacement double doors opening on to balcony Apartment 6 Millennium Court Queens Promenade Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4NN
