13 April 2016 · Delegated
4, Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ba
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement windows to the front elevation of a terraced house at 4 Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property sits within a Conservation Area and has a notable chequerboard brick pattern in brown and yellow, known as diaper-work. The main planning consideration was whether the proposed replacement windows would affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the building itself. The existing front windows are uPVC casement units at both ground and first floor level. The application was determined under delegated powers by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. Approval was granted subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 13 April 2016 by delegated authority. The key planning consideration was whether the replacement windows would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the property itself. The officer recommended approval and the department agreed.
preservation or enhancement of property within a Conservation Area
the proposal would comply with Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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.
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.
installation of plastic framed casement windows at number 6
further application for number 6
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
