9 February 2017 · Committee
1, Mona Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hj
Permission was sought to replace windows on the front, rear, and side elevations of 1 Mona Street, Peel with black PVC casement units. The property sits within a Conservation Area. The application was refused by the Planning Committee on 9 February 2017. The first reason for refusal was that, although the existing windows are not original to the dwelling, they are timber-framed. Replacing them with PVC units would make the situation worse and would fail to preserve or enhance the Conservation Area, particularly given that a number of other properties on Mona Street have timber or sliding sash windows. The second reason was pedestrian safety.
The Planning Committee refused this application. Two reasons were given: first, replacing the existing timber-framed windows with black PVC casement units would worsen the character of the Conservation Area, where many properties on Mona Street retain timber or sliding sash windows. Second, the outward-opening windows would project over the pavement at a height below 2.1 metres, creating a danger to pedestrians who might be forced into the road to avoid them.
Refusal Reasons
General Policy 2
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
Environment Policy 35
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.
The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
