22 February 2010 · Secretary, Planning Committee
David Gelling & Associates, 44, Main Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1an
Onchan District Commissioners applied to replace existing timber windows at 44 Main Road, Onchan, described as a 'debt centre' (likely a community or public building), located within a Conservation Area.
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The application was withdrawn by the applicant (Onchan District Commissioners via District Surveyor B.T. Price) on 18 February 2010 'in light of [the officer's] letter of 16th February 2010', stating …
Environment Policy 35
ENV35 requires that within Conservation Areas, development must preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area and protect special features. The officer assessed the window replacement against this, finding the proposed top-hung style failed to preserve the character given the existing sliding sash windows. The policy was a key material consideration leading to withdrawal advice.
The Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Friends of Onchan Heritage objected to the replacement windows citing non-compliance with conservation policies and recent prior replacements, while Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval.
Key concern: proposed windows do not comply with Planning Circular 1/98 requirement for same method of opening as originals in Conservation Area
Friends of Onchan Heritage
Objection"replacement windows which would be readily visible from a public thoroughfare MUST HAVE THE SAME method of opening as the originals"; we request therefore that this application be refused on the grounds that the proposals do not comply with Planning Circular 1/98
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
