19 October 2016 · Delegated
7, Church Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hn
This application sought permission to replace five existing timber sliding sash windows on the front elevation of 7 Church Street, Peel, with uPVC sliding sash windows. The property is a three-storey mid-terraced dwelling situated within Peel Conservation Area. The main planning consideration was whether the proposed replacement windows would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the individual building. The officer recommended approval and the application was permitted by delegated decision on 19 October 2016. Permission was granted subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted on 19 October 2016, subject to two conditions. The key planning consideration was the impact of the replacement windows on the character and appearance of Peel Conservation Area and the property itself, and the proposal was found acceptable on that basis.
preservation or enhancement of property within a Conservation Area
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Planning Circular 1/98
Condition 1
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
For the avoidance of doubt the application hereby approved for the installation of the sliding sash windows to the front elevation are on the basis on a 'like for like' basis in terms of the method of openings and the installation of an externally applied vertical bar to the first and second floor windows. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of the Conservation Area
