19 July 2016 · Delegated
39, Hawarden Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4bw
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement windows to the front elevation of 39 Hawarden Avenue, Douglas, a Victorian terraced dwelling with a distinctive ground floor projecting bay window. The property sits within a Conservation Area. The main planning consideration was the potential impact of the new windows on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the individual property. The officer recommended approval and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture permitted the application on 19 July 2016. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 19 July 2016. The key planning consideration was whether the replacement windows would affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the Victorian terraced dwelling. The proposal was found acceptable on those grounds.
Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
development within Conservation Areas will only be permitted if they 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 Circular 1/98
advice about the replacement of windows
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
For the avoidance of doubt the three first floor windows are required to have arched frames to match the existing window design. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of the Conservation Area.
