26 August 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Apartment 9, Central Apartments, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4el
The proposal involves replacing five existing painted softwood double glazed sliding sash windows in Apartment 15 of Central Apartments, a landmark Victorian former hotel now converted to apartments and designated as Registered Building RB 173 within the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
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The key issue was whether the replacement windows would preserve or enhance the character of the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area and the Registered Building (RB 173).
Environment Policy 32
Requires no detrimental effect on registered building character. Officer assessed that new windows replicate originals in design (sliding sash, horns, no glazing bars) using hardwood, thus preserving special interest without detriment.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Hardwood replacement windows satisfy this as traditional material for sash windows in Victorian building.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation/enhancement of Conservation Area character. High-level windows preserve character as detailing not publicly appreciable; maintains fenestration pattern noted in registration as contributing to 'pleasing sense of order'.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (10.08.20)
do not object but note that licences may be required for structures placed on the highway (04.08.20)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose subject to a condition regarding highway licenses.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 04.08.20; Applicant advised that there may be need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
Conditions requested: Applicant advised that there may be need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
