Replacement of existing windows and door to front elevation

Why Was This Refused?

• ✓Property located within a proposed Conservation Area
• ✓Existing front elevation retains original timber windows with Georgian-style glazing arrangement
• ✓UPVC replacement windows considered unsympathetic to the historic character of the dwelling
• ✓Proposed windows would neither preserve nor enhance the character of the Conservation Area
• ✓Insufficient information submitted to assess the impact of the proposed replacement front door
• ✓character
• ✓heritage
• ✓design
• ✓The proposed windows neither preserve nor enhance the character and appearance of the existing property located within a proposed Conservation Area
• ✓The proposal would result in an unacceptable loss of the existing windows for replacement UPVC windows are not considered to be sympathetic or to respect the historic character
• ✓Due to the limited information available it is difficult to fully assess the impact of the proposed replacement front door

This application sought permission to replace the existing windows and front door on the front elevation of 12 High Street, Port St Mary. The property sits within a proposed Conservation Area and retains five timber-framed windows with a Georgian six-over-six glazing arrangement, along with a recessed timber front door featuring a glazed arch above. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused the application. Officers found that the proposed UPVC replacement windows would result in an unacceptable loss of the existing windows, which contribute significantly to the property's original character. UPVC was not considered sympathetic to or respectful of the historic character of the dwelling. The proposed replacement front door was also refused, as the limited information submitted made it impossible to properly assess its impact on the proposed Conservation Area.

The application was refused because the proposed UPVC replacement windows were judged to be unsympathetic to the historic character of the property, which sits within a proposed Conservation Area, and would cause an unacceptable loss of the existing timber windows. The replacement front door was also refused because insufficient information was provided to assess its impact on the Conservation Area.

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