21 April 2022 · Delegated
40, York Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ax
This application sought permission to install replacement windows at 40 York Road, Douglas, a two-and-a-half storey semi-detached dwelling within the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area. The existing windows are non-traditional black uPVC casement frames. The officer's report noted that no properties in the row retain their original timber sliding sash windows, and there is already a mixture of non-traditional window styles along the street. The central planning question was whether the proposed replacement windows would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area. The application was permitted on 21 April 2022 following a delegated decision.
The application was permitted on 21 April 2022 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning question was whether the replacement windows would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area.
Environmental Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Planning Circular 1/98
guidance policies in respect of the alteration or replacement of windows in Conservation Areas
