20 September 2012 · Delegated
12, Queens Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4da
This application sought permission to install a replacement front door and frame at 12 Queens Avenue, Douglas, a two-storey Victorian terraced house within a residential curtilage. The property has notable character features including a dormer window on the front roof slope and a ground floor bay window with smooth render and timber-framed sliding-sash windows. The application was permitted on 20 September 2012 by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision was issued with two conditions attached. There is a small planning history associated with the site, with two previous references on record.
The application was permitted by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision was issued on 20 September 2012. No refusal reasons or conflicts were recorded.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environment Policy 35
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the installation of a replacement timber front door with associated framing, as shown in drawing no. K070/P/10-01 and K0W0/P10-04, both received on 20th August 2012.
