4 June 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Royal Buildings, 171, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1ll
The proposal involves reinstating a projecting natural slate canopy and replacing existing 1930s metal-framed windows with painted timber sliding sash windows on the ground floor shop front of the Royal Buildings at the corner of Royal Avenue and Main Road in Onchan.
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The principal issue was compliance with Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, requiring development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance, protecting special features. Officer assessed proposed windows and canopy against this, finding them an enhancement over existing metal frames by better matching c.1904-1905 originals; canopy adds interest to prominent corner. Complies as improvements to building and area.
Policy O/CARB/P/1
No development permitted detrimental to character/appearance of buildings in/proposed for Conservation Areas or worthy of registration. Royal Buildings listed for registration consideration; proposal's details tested for special attention, found acceptable as enhancement.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval is for the reinstatement of slate canopy and shop front windows, as shown in Site/Location Plan no. 11 and drawing no. 31, date stamped 12th April 2010.
Materials - painted timber
The timber frames of the windows shall be painted (not stained).
Approve
Friends of Onchan Heritage objected to PA 10/00162 (related to window replacement at Royal Building, Onchan) due to insufficient details on window design and materials, requesting more information before approval; Onchan District Commissioners approved PA 10/00513 (reinstatement of slate canopy and shop windows at Royal Buildings, Onchan).
Key concern: insufficient detailed drawings and specifications for windows in Registered Building
Friends of Onchan Heritage
Objection"the application should not be approved as it stands"; "This is too much open to personal interpretation"; "the reintroduction of timber sliding sash windows in the form shown in the photograph would enhance the property. The reintroduction of the canopy would be a credit to anyone involved"
Conditions requested: further details be sought from the applicant in respect of materials to be used and method of opening; details showing a section through the windows and of the arrangement for glazing bars internal and external; these should then be made available for inspection by all those who have submitted views; application should not be approved 'Subject to' - information should be in place before any decision
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
