20 August 2015 · Delegated
5, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1na
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement windows to the front elevation of a three-storey terraced dwelling at 5 Arbory Road, Castletown. The property sits within a Conservation Area and, at the time of the application, had white PVC casement windows installed across the front elevation. The key planning question was whether the proposed replacement windows would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The officer's report noted that the ground and first floor windows are uniform in size and spacing, and that replacing them all together would give unity and order to the front façade. The application was approved under delegated authority on 20 August 2015, consistent with the officer's recommendation.
The application was permitted on 20 August 2015 under delegated authority. The officer concluded that replacing the windows on the ground and first floors would give unity and order to the front façade, preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
Area Plan for the South
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character of appearance of the area
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.
Replacement of Windows
the Replacement of Windows
