21 December 2010 · Delegated
4, Mona Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qd
This retrospective application sought permission for replacement windows and a door at 4 Mona Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. The works had already been carried out before the application was submitted. The application was refused because the uPVC front door was considered an unduly inappropriate feature in the street scene. The property is located within a Conservation Area, and the door was found to neither preserve nor enhance the area's character and appearance, causing harm to the visual amenities of the locality. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority and is recorded as refused.
The application was refused because the uPVC front door, installed without prior permission, was found to be an inappropriate feature in the street scene. It did not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and harmed the visual amenities of the locality. The decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority.
Refusal Reasons
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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.
Policy 6
Planning Circular 1/98 (The Alteration and Replacement of Windows)
Retention of UPVC front door and surrounding frame
Alterations, retention of UPVC casement windows to front and external access and stairs to rear elevation
Installation of replacement front door and frame
Installation of a timber front door with glazed panels and fanlight
Installation of a replacement front door
