25 January 2011 · Delegated
Cummal Beg, Cregneash, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pt
The application sought retrospective approval for the replacement of five windows and a front door on each of the two adjoining properties, Creg-Y-Shee and Cummal Beg, at Cregneash Village. Both properties form part of Manx National Heritage's National Folk Museum and sit within an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, an area owned by the Manx Museum and National Trust, and a designated Ancient Monument. Permitted development rights are suspended in Cregneash under Government Circular 7/06, making planning permission necessary for this type of work. The key planning issue was whether the replacements were appropriate in this sensitive heritage and landscape setting. The windows and doors were replaced like-for-like in painted timber, matching the originals in joinery design, glazing bar pattern, frame section, and method of opening — directly meeting the requirements of Policy 7 of Planning Circular 1/98 on the alteration and replacement of windows. The proposal was found to comply with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 and was permitted without conditions.
The replacements were approved because they were carried out like-for-like in painted timber, matching the original windows and doors in material, joinery design, glazing pattern, and method of opening. This met the specific requirements of Policy 7 of Planning Circular 1/98, which governs window replacements on principal elevations in sensitive areas. The proposal was therefore considered appropriate for the properties and their heritage and landscape setting.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
relevant planning policy
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Planning Circular 1/98 (The Alteration and Replacement of Windows)
replacements would be appropriate for the properties and would comply with the requirements
