7 January 2016 · Delegated
108/110, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lt
This application sought permission to install replacement windows and a rear door at 110 Malew Street, Castletown, a two-storey mid-terraced dwelling on the eastern side of Malew Street. The site falls within the Castletown Conservation Area. The main planning consideration was whether the replacement windows would affect the character and appearance of the dwelling and the wider Conservation Area. The officer noted that neighbouring properties along this section of Malew Street already feature a mix of window styles, including UPVC-framed casements at several adjacent addresses. The application was permitted on 7 January 2016 under delegated authority, in line with the officer's recommendation for approval.
The application was permitted on 7 January 2016 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, concluding that the replacement windows and rear door would not harm the character or appearance of the dwelling or the Castletown Conservation Area.
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
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
Environmental Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
replacement windows which would be readily visible from a public thoroughfare MUST HAVE THE SAME method of opening as the originals
