26 August 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Apartment 9, Central Apartments, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4el
The proposal involves replacing existing timber framed sliding sash windows with decorative arched features in Apartment 15 of Central Apartments, a registered building (No. 173) formerly a hotel, now converted to apartments.
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The officer determined the key issue was whether the replacement windows would preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area and Registered Building.
Environment Policy 32
Requires no detrimental effect on registered building character. Officer assessed replacement windows replicate originals in hardwood, sliding sash style with integral horns, preserving special interest without alteration affecting character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Hardwood proposed matches original timber, satisfying preference as confirmed by additional information on frame construction.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation/enhancement of conservation area character. High-level windows preserve fenestration pattern and appearance, with detailing not publicly appreciable.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
no objection but note that licences may be required for any structure placed within the highway
no objection
supports the application
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
Conditions requested: Applicant advised there may be need for licenses to place equipment and material in the highways during works.
