18 July 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
Isle Of Man Post Office, Castletown Post Office, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal involves replacing the existing upper-floor windows on the three-storey Co-operative Store building at The Parade, Castletown, with high-quality painted timber sliding sash windows matching the originals in style, materials, and detailing, including slim double glazing on the front elevation.
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The officer noted the existing windows are in poor condition, with photographic evidence showing previous repairs and deterioration, justifying replacement as repair was deemed impracticable.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection or enhancement of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found the proposal protects the fabric and setting by matching existing windows, avoiding detrimental impact.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's character. Assessed as compliant since replacements replicate originals in design and materials, preserving special interest.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal accepted as it maintains appearance through exact matching of fenestration.
Category a) of Windows Policy 1/98
Requires replacement windows to match originals exactly if repair impracticable. Strictly applied here; proposals match method of opening, materials, and design, with additional details provided post-query.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting Registered Building character unless justified. Justified by poor condition evidence and full impact details; cumulative effects considered via planning history.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires assessment of impact on Conservation Area character and setting. Found acceptable as window replacements do not harm special features or views.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Approved plans
This approval relates to Drawing Number BS:001 Windows Replacement 1:100 @ A3, A3 Location Plan Scale 1:1250, 2no. A4 colour photo sheets all date stamped 05 June 2014 and 3No. A4 sheets entitled 'Images of existing windows showing poor condition Drawing Number BS:002 'Existing Window Existing Astragal Detail' and Drawing Number BS:003 'Indicative Proposed Window Indicative Proposed Astragal Detail' date stamped 10 July 2014.
no objections raised
Castletown Town Commissioners raised no objections to the application following consideration at their Board meeting on 16 June 2014.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionAt a Board meeting dated 16/6/14, the following applications were considered and no objections raised; 14/00697/698 - Co-op. Castletown
