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The site is the curtilage of an existing dwelling situated on the eastern side of Royal Avenue approximately half way down the lowest section between Central Drive and Royal Drive. The property is a terraced dwelling which backs onto a rear lane which runs to the rear of the properties fronting onto Central Drive. The property is a two and a half storey dwelling with rendered walling at ground floor level, dashed render with decorative bands around the windows at first floor level and a projecting bay to the right of the front door, which extends up into the slated roof with a pitched roofed dormer.
The site lies within an area of Residential use on the Onchan Local Plan of 2000. The property is not within any Conservation Area nor is it Registered.
Planning permission was granted for the installation of plastic framed windows under PA 96/1896 and these windows have been installed.
Proposed now is the replacement of the existing timber front door, which has a single fanlight and two side lights which are top half glazed, lower half timber panel. The proposed door will be made from plastic with a similar glazing pattern in the fanlight and side lights but with a plastic lower panel on each side.
Onchan District Commissioners.
The proposal should be considered in respect of the provisions of General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan and Planning Circular 1/92.
"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 space 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 adverse 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. Whilst Planning Circular is entitled "The Replacement of Windows and Doors" there is no advice on replacement doors.
In this case, the property already has plastic framed windows and the proposed replacement door, whilst constructed from more modern materials, respects the appearance and design of the existing and as such it is considered that the proposed works will not have any adverse impact on the area and complies with GP 2.
The local authority is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 19.11.2010 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the replacement of the existing front door as shown and described in the drawings received on 15th October, 2010.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 27/11/12
Signed :
Senior Planning Officer
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