6 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
55 Millennium Court, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nn
The proposal involves replacing an existing timber French door on the balcony of Apartment 45, Millennium Court, a six-storey apartment block on Queen's Promenade in Douglas, with a new uPVC French door measuring 2.2m high and 1.2m wide, similar in style to the existing door.
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The officer determined that the proposal would not result in adverse visual impacts on the appearance of the property or the wider Conservation Area, as the new uPVC door would be similar to the exist…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of locality or amenity of residents. The officer assessed the door replacement as compliant because it matches existing design and would not harm amenity or character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development which preserves or enhances the character or appearance of Conservation Areas, protecting special features. The first-floor uPVC door was deemed to preserve the CA character as it is similar to existing, with material change not noticeable from highway.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing CA character, considering impact on special character and setting. The proposal was found not to conflict, preserving CA appearance.
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.
Materials matching
The replacement door hereby approved shall be finished to match the existing door in respect of style and colour, and shall thereafter be retained as such. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
No Highway Interest
No objection subject to the replacement door being on a like for like basis, including the colour of the door to maintain the visual appearance of the front elevation of Millennium Court as the property is within the Promenade Conservation Area
Douglas Borough Council raises no objection to 22/01388/B subject to the replacement door being on a like-for-like basis including colour to maintain the visual appearance within the Promenade Conservation Area; Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application.
Douglas Borough Council
Conditional No ObjectionThe Council has given consideration to PA 22/01388/B (see below) and raises no objection subject to the replacement door being on a like for like basis, including the colour of the door to maintain the visual appearance of the front elevation of Millennium Court as the property is within the Promenade Conservation Area.
Conditions requested: replacement door being on a like for like basis, including the colour of the door to maintain the visual appearance of the front elevation of Millennium Court as the property is within the Promenade Conservation Area
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... • 22/01388/B
