5 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Woodbourne Villas, Alexander Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qg
The proposal involves adding a single heritage-styled rooflight to the front roof elevation of 12 Woodbourne Villas (also described as 44 or 46 Alexander Drive), a residential end terrace property in Douglas within a Conservation Area. The site is in a predominantly residential area under the Area Plan for the East.
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The officer determined that the proposed heritage-styled rooflight on the front elevation, which is the most publicly viewable and important for Conservation Area character, would be appropriate in si…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. The officer found the rooflight complies as it preserves property and Conservation Area character without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and appearance, protecting special features. The heritage-styled rooflight was assessed as appropriate for the front elevation, preserving/enhancing the area without inappropriate development.
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
Highway Services Division states there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in application 22/01286/B, indicating no objection.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 4 November 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: ... 22/01286/B
