14 September 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
25, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nw
The proposal involves replacing three existing timber casement windows and a red painted timber door on the front elevation of a two-storey terraced house in Peel's Conservation Area with two white UPVC casement windows (sliding sash appearance) at first floor, one white vertical sliding sash window at ground floor, an…
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The officer assessed whether the proposed UPVC windows and composite door preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area, given the site's location in a street of mixed architectural style…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer found proposals comply as they do not adversely affect the character of the surrounding townscape.
Environment Policy 34
Expresses preference for traditional materials in maintenance/alteration of pre-1920 buildings. UPVC frames not traditional but departure accepted as overall scheme preserves Conservation Area character.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance, taking account of special character. Proposals met this by preserving the area's character and appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Area character/appearance. Met alongside ENV35 as proposals preserve character despite non-traditional material.
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.
do not oppose the application subject to a condition relating to highway works (not considered relevant given nature of proposals)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application for replacement windows and door, subject to a condition advising the applicant about potential licences for highway works.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 13.08.2020; DNO - Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
