11 March 2010 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
19, Kensington Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ep
The site is a two-storey terraced house in the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area within a predominantly residential area. The proposal replaces existing uPVC front windows and timber rear windows with new timber framed sliding sash windows, and extends the rear outrigger from 8.8m to 9.7m depth (same height 8.7m and wi…
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The proposals were assessed against General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, given the site's location in a Predominantly Residential Area and Woodbourne Cons…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape, amenity, highways or character. Officer assessed proposal as compliant due to acceptable siting/scale of rear extension, no amenity harm, no highways impact, and overall fit in residential/conservation context.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Front windows improve materials/aesthetics despite one glazing bar mismatch; rear garage alterations to non-public side deemed acceptable with materials condition.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted Drawing No. AK0903/PL001 received on 15th December, 2009.
no objection to the proposals
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No Objection in Principle subject to note on harmful matter discharge
All consultees either had no objection or conditional no objection to the replacement windows and garage/parking space alterations at 19 Kensington Road, Douglas, with DLGE Conservation requiring changes to the second floor window glazing pattern.
Key concern: Second floor front window glazing bars do not match original pattern and section
Department of Local Government and the Environment (Conservation)
Conditional No Objection"The second floor window to be replaced at the front of the property does not have the same pattern and section of glazing bars as the original window and that of neighbouring properties. It is therefore recommended that this is altered to reflect that of the existing."; "replacement windows which would be readily visible from a public thoroughfare must have the same method of opening as the originals. Whatever the material used in their construction, the windows must have the same pattern and section of glazing bars and the same frame sections as the original windows."
Conditions requested: Amend the second floor front window to reflect that of the existing/original glazing bars pattern and section
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Douglas Borough Council Drainage Services
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in Principle subject to: - Harmful Matter
Conditions requested: Harmful Matter – It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer/occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.
