Officer Planning Report

Application No.: | | | :-- | :-- | | Applicant: | Quay Properties PLC | | Proposal: | Installation of dark grey coloured aluminium framed windows to replace existing <br> on front elevation of Glen Mill, formerly | | Site Address: | Race Side Turbine House Glen Road Laxey IM4 7AQ | ### Considerations Case Officer : Sarah Corlett Expected Decision Level: Delegated Decision ### Written Representations We have received no private representations for this application. ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes : no adverse traffic impacts. Consultee : Laxey Commissioners Notes : no objections ### Policy

Officer's Report

The building represents the former power station situated on the southern side of the Laxey River and accessed from Glen Road via a bridge.

Previously a planning applicaiton was refused at appeal for the installation of replacement windows framed in white plastic (PA 03/1047). This was refused by the Planning Committee and confirmed on appeal where the Inspector concluded that white plastic-framed windows would harm the character of the building and that the feasibility of aluminium metal windows had not been considered with any seriousness.

This application now seeks permission for the installation of aluminium-framed windows coloured in dark grey. There is no information about sections or glazing pattern.

Sections now received and a sample of the colour which is very dark grey, almost black. The Conservation Section has commented positively about this and recommend approval.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision : Permitted

Date of Recommendation : 13.07.2004

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1 . The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2 . This approval relates to the replacement of the existing windows with dark grey/black aluminium windows framed in accordance with the submitted samples received on 15th June, 2004.

C 3 . The glazing pattern must match that of the existing windows using external glazing bars not internal plastic or metal strips.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 57/01 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control).

Decision Made : Approval by delegation D Date : 14/1/04

Signed : M. I. McCauley

Director of Planning and Building Control