19 October 2016 · Delegated
5, Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ba
This application sought permission to install replacement front windows and a door at 5 Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, a terraced dwelling within a Conservation Area. The property is notable for its distinctive chequerboard brick pattern in brown and yellow brickwork. The existing windows and door were already uPVC and had been fitted before the Conservation Area was designated in 2003. The central planning question was whether the proposed replacements would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and protect its special features from inappropriate development. The application was permitted on 19 October 2016 following a delegated decision, with the case officer concluding the proposals were acceptable against that test.
The application was permitted on 19 October 2016 under delegated authority. The officer considered the replacement windows and door acceptable, concluding that the proposals would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred
Environment Policy 34: In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre -1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred. 7.29 Development within Conservation Areas 7.29.1 Conservation Areas are designated where the Department is satisfied that there is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Accordingly, the Department will; i. appraise and review existing Conservation Areas; and ii. designate new Conservation Areas where Conservation Area appraisals have revealed individual areas to be worthy of such status. 7.29.2 Development proposals within Conservation Areas will be expected either to preserve or enhance their character or appearanc e. Development proposals should be in accordance with the Department's conservation policies set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01, "Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man." There is generally gra nt assistance available to help in the use of appropriate materials and positive and appropriate development within Conservation Areas.
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the 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.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
POLICY CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected.
installation of plastic framed casement windows at number 6
installation of replacement uPVC top opening casement windows to front elevation
accepted plastic framed casements in the front elevation
replacement of the windows with top hung outward opening casements
accepted plastic framed casements in the front elevation
replaced casements with casements at number 10
accepted plastic framed casements in the front elevation
approved casements on the front elevation of number 7
accepted plastic framed casements in the front elevation
accepted plastic framed casements in the front elevation
