1 July 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
23, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nw
The proposal involves replacing the existing single-glazed timber-framed casement windows on the front elevation of a mid-terrace two-storey dwelling with UPVC top-opening casement windows, adjusting the horizontal division from three-quarters to halfway up the window to better match historic styles.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed windows preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. The officer found the window replacements comply as they preserve Conservation Area character without adverse townscape impact.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Assessed as met since the new windows protect the fabric and setting of the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, considering special character. The proposals preserve the area's character despite non-traditional materials, due to improved stylistic match.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. UPVC is not traditional but accepted here as the proposed style is closer to historic windows than existing ones.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters. Reason: To comply with article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
do not oppose the application. They do, however, advise that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway
DOI Highways Division does not oppose the application for replacement windows, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network efficiency, or parking.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.; DNO on 07.06.21
