11 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
20, Berkeley Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qa
The application seeks retrospective permission to replace the existing timber-framed ground floor bay windows with UPVC framed one-over-one sliding sash units at 20 Berkeley Street, Douglas, a two-storey mid-terrace property in the Douglas (Selbourne Drive) Conservation Area.
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The principal issue was the impact on the special character of the Douglas (Selbourne Drive) Conservation Area. The proposed replacement windows replicate the glazing pattern and method of opening of …
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The officer judged the replacement windows preserve the character as they replicate the existing form, meeting the tests of this section.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation of conservation area character. Proposals judged acceptable as character is preserved despite non-traditional UPVC material, due to matching design features.
General Policy 2
General development policy with clauses (b), (c), (g) on design, amenity, and character. Cited as relevant but no specific assessment tension noted.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic policy on sustainable development. Cited without detailed assessment.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials. UPVC not traditional, but acceptable as form replicated and character preserved.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires assessment of impact on conservation area character for proposals within or affecting the area. No adverse impact as special character not harmed.
no highways interest in the application
no objections to the application
Highway Services Division has no highways interest in application 22/01250/B. Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01250/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/01250/B - Installation of replacement bay windows (retrospective) 20 Berkeley Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3QA
