17 September 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
4, Albert Terrace, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lp
The application sought permission to replace existing timber sliding sash windows throughout the property with uPVC sliding sash windows and to alter the rear single-storey extension by replacing its windows and door with a double door and picture window.
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The officer applied the statutory test for Conservation Areas under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, determining that the like-for-like replacement of front and rear sliding sa…
General Policy 2
Requires development to preserve or enhance character and amenity. Officer found proposal complies as it preserves the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and terrace through like-for-like window replacements.
Environment Policy 35
Relates to Conservation Areas. Proposal passes the statutory test of preserving character, with front/rear windows maintaining existing appearance and rear extension changes acceptable on non-traditional element.
Strategic Policy 4
Materially relevant strategic policy; assessed as compliant in context of Conservation Area preservation.
Environment Policy 22
Materially relevant to environmental considerations; no issues identified in assessment.
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.
Glazing bars on windows
A vertical glazing bar must be externally applied in the middle of each pane of all proposed sliding sash windows, as shown on drawing no. 25 - 106 - 02 Rev C, which has been received on 11th September 2025. Reason: in the interest of preserving the character of the Conservation Area.
no objection
no objection, plans do not indicate obvious risk of smoke nuisance but provided suggestions on solid fuel appliances
DEFA Environmental Health has no objection to the window replacement and flue installation but requests a condition that the flue discharges 1m above the ridge height to prevent smoke nuisance to neighbours.
Key concern: risk of smoke nuisance from solid fuel burner flue to neighbouring premises
DEFA Environmental Health
Conditional No ObjectionWe do not object to the proposal, but would request the application of a condition.; We recommend that the living room flue discharges 1m above the ridge height of the house, and request the application of a condition to any permission granted.; Reason: To prevent the likelihood of smoke and odours from the flue causing a detriment to the amenity of nearby properties.
Conditions requested: The flue shall discharge at 1m above the ridge of the house. Prior to installation, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing, by the Planning Authority.
