26 January 2017 · Delegated
29, Hildesley Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ax
Permission was granted for the installation of a replacement front door at 29 Hildesley Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, a terraced property within a Conservation Area. The main planning consideration was whether the replacement door would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The officer noted that the property is defined by its red Ruabon brick walls and castellated parapets to the projecting bay windows, rather than its door. A survey of the whole street found that out of 49 terraced properties, only a handful retain their original doors, with the remainder showing a wide mixture of designs and styles. The officer recommended approval, and the application was permitted by delegated decision on 26 January 2017.
The application was permitted on 26 January 2017 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision followed that recommendation. The key planning consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, which was judged acceptable.
preservation or enhancement of property within a Conservation Area
the proposal would on balance preserve (door) the Conservation Area and the individual property, mainly due to the main features (red brick & castellated parapets) being unaffected by the proposal and therefore the proposal would comply with Environment Policy 35
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.
