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Glion Beg, 32 Cronkbourne Road, Douglas
1.1 Full planning approval is sought for the replacement of all existing windows at Glion Beg, 32 Cronkbourne Road, Douglas. The residential property is located to the end of Cronkbourne Road with the junction of Quarterbridge Road. The rear elevation exits onto Thorny Road. 1.2 The existing windows are a mixture of sliding sash and casement style. The first floor windows are predominantly sliding sash with top sash generally having glazing bars of a Georgian style. The ground floor windows are predominantly casement style. A large proportion of the windows to the ground floor have an ornate lead lined stained glazing to the upper panes. 1.3 The existing windows are single glazed and going by the street scene appear to be the original windows. The mixture of sash and casement is an unusual feature which the client is keen to respect and reinstate. The frames are white painted timber. 1.4 A large proportion of the windows throughout are in a very poor condition through rotting and general old state of glazing. Openers cannot be used on multiple windows due to risk of glazing falling out of frames. Due to this the house is very inefficient energy wise and unsafe for the young children of the household. 1.5 The dwelling is dominated by two similar bay towers which alone have 20 windows located. These windows are all the same size and match in fenestration and material. It should be noted that the ground floor bay windows are a mixture of openers and non openers but externally look the same albeit the hinges. Two ground floor upper panes to the rear bay (Windows 11\&13) have been replaced in the past with opaque glazing which we deem to be non original.
2.1 The application site is a two storey semi detached dwelling on Cronkbourne Road, Douglas. The immediate neighbouring dwellings are of similar construction and style. 2.2 The building is finished with a dashed render finish and dark
slate roof.
3.1 The proposed replacement windows are to replicate the existing windows like for like in aesthetics. The main features of the windows are as follows:
NOTE: Please see attached manufacturer information with this application for more details.
6.1 It should be noted that another neighbouring property within the Conservation Area has recently been given planning permission to replace the windows and a door.
This is: Hazelwood, 1 Cronkbourne Avenue, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 3LA -
The permitted windows were White PVC units.
Under Environmental Policy 35 it is felt that the proposal will preserve and/or enhance the character or appearance of the area.
Planning Circular 1/98: Category B - Buildings in Conservation Areas the windows would comply with the guidance therein in that "whatever material is used in their construction, they must have the same method of opening as the originals" and "the windows must have the same or similar pattern and section of glazing bars and frame sections".
Both of the above points outlined within the planning circular will be achieved.
It should be considered that the proposal can be viewed favorably given the above and the comprehensive approach being proposed.
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