26 September 2019 · Delegated
2, The Herring House, Access To The Herring House From Langness Road, Derbyhaven, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tz
This application sought permission to alter existing windows and create two new windows on the front elevation of The Herring House, a converted stone building on Fort Island Road, Derbyhaven. The dwelling has a number of relatively small, square window openings on its roadside face, which reflect its older character. The application was refused on 26 September 2019. The decision-maker found that the proposed windows would be out of keeping and unsympathetic to the character of both the building and the surrounding area, conflicting with guidance on replacement windows and residential design standards. The officer's recommendation was also to refuse, and the decision was made by a Principal Planner under delegated authority.
The application was refused because the proposed windows were considered out of keeping with the character of the building and the surrounding area. The dwelling is a converted older stone building with small, square window openings on the roadside elevation, and the new windows were judged unsympathetic to that established character. The decision was made by a Principal Planner under delegated authority.
Refusal Reasons
General Policy 2
respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design
General Policy 2
does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape
General Policy 2
does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
Environment Policy 34
In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred
Environment Policy 34: In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre -1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred. 7.29 Development within Conservation Areas 7.29.1 Conservation Areas are designated where the Department is satisfied that there is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Accordingly, the Department will; i. appraise and review existing Conservation Areas; and ii. designate new Conservation Areas where Conservation Area appraisals have revealed individual areas to be worthy of such status. 7.29.2 Development proposals within Conservation Areas will be expected either to preserve or enhance their character or appearanc e. Development proposals should be in accordance with the Department's conservation policies set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01, "Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man." There is generally gra nt assistance available to help in the use of appropriate materials and positive and appropriate development within Conservation Areas.
Planning Circular 1/98
guidance on replacement windows
