Officer Planning Report

Application No.: | 04 / 00316 / B | | :-- | :-- | | Applicant: | Duncan Lawrie (IOM) Ltd | | Proposal: | Installation of uPVC casement windows to replace existing on front elevation | | Site Address: | 14 Mount Havelock Douglas | ### Considerations Case Officer : Brian Sinden Expected Decision Level: Committee Decision ### Written Representations We have received no private representations for this application. ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: no adverse traffic impact Consultee : The Town Clerk Notes: No Objections ### Policy

Officer's Report

The site is defined as the "footprint" of 14 Mount Havelock Number 15 (or possibly part thereof) is "blue-lined".

Within the Conservation Area. The application seeks approval for the installation of replacement windows. The new windows would be PVC-framed tilting casements having a central transom and no subsidiary bars.

The existing windows on the top three levels are wooden-framed sliding sashes. The building is prominent and handsome.

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> O : Notes attached to refusals

• 1 . The applicant is advised to consult the Department's Conservation Officer to discuss the availability of grant assistance towards the cost of refurbishment or, if this is not practical, appropriate replacement.

R 1 . The building is prominent, handsome, and within a Conservation Area; the installation of PVC-framed casement windows in place of the existing wooden-framed sliding sashes would reduce the interest and attraction of the building, and would fail to preserve or enhance the appearance and character of the Conservation Area.

Decision Made : Committee Meeting Date : dereprec.doc

Planning Report and Recommendations Summary of objections/views LA - no objection Recommendations {{table:511205}}

Signed

Date

16.3.04

Approve/Refuse

Application No:	04 0316	Page of
Views Expressed - Name		Invite Inform
PVC Windows 40 app	☑
Douglas corp	☑
Don Highways.	☑