19 May 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
38, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ln
The proposal at 38 Arbory Street, Castletown, involves replacing four existing green-painted timber sliding sash windows on the first and second floors of the rear elevation with white uPVC double-glazed equivalents.
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The key consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the building, street scene, and Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the 2016 Strategic Plan is referenced as complied with overall. The officer assessed the proposal's general planning merits, finding it acceptable in the Mixed Use area within the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 permits only development that preserves or enhances Conservation Area character and protects special features. The rear windows, not publicly visible, maintain design features with minimal impact, satisfying the policy.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy CA/2 requires impact on Conservation Area character to be a material consideration. The proposal preserves the special character through matching window design despite material change.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highways interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division responded with no highways interest for the replacement windows proposal.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 29.04.2020
