18 August 2009 · Delegated
Flat 2, 25, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dz
This application sought permission to install replacement windows to the front elevation of Woodlynn, 25 Demesne Road, Douglas. The proposed windows would have casement openings rather than the sliding sash style typical of the area. The application was refused on 18 August 2009. The deciding officer concluded that casement windows on the front elevation would not preserve or enhance the character of the Peel Conservation Area. The refusal was made under delegated authority by the Director of Planning and Building Control.
The application was refused because the proposed casement-opening windows on the front elevation were considered incompatible with the Peel Conservation Area. Sliding sash windows are the established form in this area, and the casement design would fail to preserve or enhance the conservation area's character.
Refusal Reasons
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.
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
considered relevant
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
The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
does not retain the same opening method as the originals
