3 January 2008 · Delegated
14, Mona Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qd
This application sought permission to retain uPVC casement windows to the front elevation and an external staircase and access to the rear of a three-storey dwellinghouse at 14 Mona Street, Douglas. The property sits within the Windsor Road Conservation Area, where the impact of alterations on the character and appearance of the area is a key consideration. The officer report noted that photographic evidence from the Conservation Section confirmed the original windows were timber sliding sash windows, and that the second-floor uPVC windows did not replicate that style. During the process, the applicant agreed to replace a basement structure with a small lean-to lightwell window, which formed part of the amended proposal. The application was approved on 3 January 2008 under delegated authority, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The key planning question was whether retaining uPVC casement windows and a first-floor external staircase to the rear would preserve or enhance the Windsor Road Conservation Area. The application was also amended during the process to replace a basement structure with a small lean-to lightwell window.
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which 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
Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application
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.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Within Planning Policy Statement 1/01, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application
POLICY CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected.
Condition 1
This permission relates to alterations, retention of uPVC casement windows to front and external access and stairs to rear as shown in drawing numbers HLK/07/0109/1, HLK/07/0109/2, HLK/07/0109/3, HLK/07/0109/4, HLK/07/0109/5, HLK/07/0109/6 and photographs date 11th September 2007.
Condition 2
The replacement basement lightwell window shall be installed within 3 months from the date of this decision.
Retention of uPVC front door and surrounding frame
previous applications are considered relevant
Retention of uPVC windows to front elevation
previous applications are considered relevant
Installation of uPVC sliding sash windows to replace existing on front elevation
previous applications are considered relevant
