22 August 2008 · Delegated
Grove House, Strang Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4nl
The proposal was to replace the front elevation windows at Grove Villa, Strang Road, Union Mills with PVC casement windows. The property is semi-detached, set back from the road, and screened by a high hedge, which significantly reduces its visibility from the public thoroughfare. The site is in a residential area under the Braddan Parish District Local Plan and is neither within a Conservation Area nor a registered building, meaning the stricter heritage protections did not apply. The key planning issue was whether the change in window material and style would cause harm to the character of the property or its surroundings. The officer judged that because the replacement windows replicate the glazing bar pattern of the originals, the visual impact was acceptable.
The application was permitted because the replacement PVC windows match the glazing bar pattern of the original windows, limiting any visual change. The property is not listed or within a Conservation Area, and its front elevation is largely screened from the road by a high hedge, further reducing any public impact.
Policy 7 of the Circular, which relates to properties which are not Registered and not located within Conservation Areas
provides guidance on the alteration and installation of replacement windows
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the plans and information J1582, Photograph and completed checklist submitted and date stamped 18th June 2008.
