24 March 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
11, Selborne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4bt
The proposal involves replacing nine timber sliding sash windows on the front elevation with matching UPVC sliding sash windows, and four rear windows (three sliding sash with UPVC sash units, one fixed with a bottom-opening casement UPVC unit).
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The principal issue was the impact on the special character of the Douglas (Woodbourne Road) Conservation Area. The officer judged that replacement front elevation windows match the existing style and…
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing conservation area character or appearance. Officer assessed that proposals preserve the special character of Douglas (Woodbourne Road) Conservation Area through like-for-like window replacements visible publicly.
General Policy 2
Requires developments not to adversely affect character of locality or surrounding townscape. Front and rear proposals judged compliant as they match existing style and do not harm townscape.
Environment Policy 35
Protects conservation area character. Officer concluded character is preserved by proposals matching original window styles and openings.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on conservation area character, including from developments affecting setting or views. Applied to assess window replacements' effect on area character, found acceptable.
Planning Circular 1/98 Category b) Buildings in Conservation Areas
Mandates replacement windows visible from public thoroughfares must have same opening method, glazing bars pattern, and frame sections as originals if repair impracticable. Front sliding sash and three rear sash replacements meet this exactly; rear casement not visible publicly.
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 objections to the application (2.3.2023)
no highways interest in the application (8.3.2023)
Douglas Borough Council and Highway Services HDC both raised no objections to application 23/00165/B for window replacements.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/00165/B - Installation of nine replacement windows to front elevation and four replacement windows to rear elevation 11 Selborne Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 4BT
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionThe following planning applications have no significant negative impact upon the highway network in terms of highway safety, highway operation and car parking.; Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: [...] 23/00165/B.
