27 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
8, Berkeley Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3qa
The proposal involves replacing existing UPVC casement windows with like-for-like units, replacing UPVC doors on front and rear elevations, installing a new stained timber rear gate, and removing a rear chimney stack at 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 proposals preserve the character through replication of existing features and limited impact on rear elements.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation of conservation area character. Despite non-traditional UPVC materials, the officer found the proposals preserve character by matching existing form.
General Policy 2
General development management policy. Cited alongside others but not specifically tested in detail.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic policy cited but not elaborated in assessment.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials. UPVC windows and composite door not traditional, but replication of form made it acceptable for character preservation.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on conservation area character. Proposals assessed as preserving character.
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 highways interest in the application
Highway Services HDC states that application 23/00018/B has no significant negative impact upon the highway network and has no interest (NHI) in it.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00018/B.
