27 November 2014 · Delegated
8, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lw
The application concerned 8 The Crofts, a three-storey mid-terraced dwelling forming part of a uniform terrace on the south-eastern side of The Crofts in Castletown, Isle of Man. The site lies within the Castletown Conservation Area, making the impact of any window replacement on the character and appearance of the terrace and conservation area the central planning issue. This current proposal was assessed against Planning Circular 1/98, which requires replacement windows in conservation areas to match the original method of opening. The officer concluded the proposal met the requirements of General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, as well as Part 6, Category b of Planning Circular 1/98, and was therefore acceptable.
The proposal was approved because the replacement windows were judged to comply with Planning Circular 1/98, which requires windows in conservation areas to match the original opening method.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the proposal is considered to be acceptable and the planning application is concluded to accord with the provisions set out in 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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
proposed the replacement of the existing windows with uPVC which would be finished with a coating that would have a wood effect. The proposed windows replicated the opening method and glazing bar pattern as the existing.
materially relevant to the assessment of this current planning given the level and nature of development proposed
Replace existing rear ground and first floor patio and side windows with French doors and tilt and turn side windows.
materially relevant to the assessment of this current planning given the level and nature of development proposed
Installation of aluminium windows to replace existing.
materially relevant to the assessment of this current planning given the level and nature of development proposed
