22 September 2011 · Delegated
Edensor, Quarterbridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3rj
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement windows at Edensor, Quarterbridge Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey semi-detached house adjoining Coolibane, and the site falls within the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area. The application was decided on 22 September 2011 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the application was permitted in line with that recommendation. The conservation area setting was a relevant consideration given the location, though the available evidence does not set out detailed reasoning beyond the site observations recorded in the officer report.
The application was permitted on 22 September 2011 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and no conflicts with that recommendation are recorded in the available evidence.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
requires that proposed development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
Environment Policy 35: 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. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
