Officer Planning Report
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Officer's Report
The Site
The application site is 10 Alexander Drive, Douglas, a mid-terrace, two-storey dwelling situated on the northern side of the road.
The Proposal
This application seeks approval for the installation of replacement windows to the front and rear elevation and the installation of a replacement front door.
The existing windows are timber framed casements and the proposed windows would be uPVC casements with the same glazing bar pattern. The existing front door is timber but not original to the building. The proposed door would be the same as that installed to number 6 Alexander Drive which has a timber door and surround which replicates an original design.
Planning Status
The application site is located within an area identified as being Predominantly Residential by the Douglas Local Plan. The site is within a Conservation Area. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, Environment Policy 35 is relevant. This states:
"Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."
Planning History
The following previous planning applications are considered relevant to the determination of this proposal:
Representations
Douglas Corporation does not object to this application.
Assessment
The main issues to be assessed in the determination of this application are the impact of the proposal upon the character of the Conservation Area.
The existing windows and doors are not original features of the building and have a neutral impact upon the character of the area. The proposed windows would replicate the existing method of opening and would also have the same glazing bar pattern. It is judged that this would not cause harm to the dwelling or the wider area.
The proposed front door would represent a clear enhancement to the property and wider Conservation Area.
Recommendation
Permit.
Party Status
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Douglas Corporation
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 02.09.2011
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to the installation of replacement windows and door to dwelling, 10 Alexander Drive, Douglas as shown by PL001 and Photographs x 4 received 5th August 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 2 September 2011
Signed : [Handwritten signature] Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Delete as appropriate
Signed : [Handwritten signature] Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager
