Officer Planning Report Recommendation
Application No.: 08/00096/B Applicant: Miss M P Clague Proposal: Installation of replacement windows to rear elevation Site Address: 14 St Germans Place Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1BZ ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Steve Stanley Expected Decision Level: Delegated Decision Senior DC Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : T M Crookall MHK Notes : Consultee : Highways Division Notes : Consultee : Peel Town Commissioners Notes: Approve
Officer's Report
The Site
The application site represents the curtilage of the terraced property 14 St Germans Place, Peel.
Planning Status
The application site is located within an area identified as being "Residential Use" by the Peel Local Plan (Planning Circular 6/89). The site is not within the Peel Conservation Area however it was constructed before 1921 and as such planning consent is required for the replacement of windows to the property.
Planning History
There are no previous planning applications considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application.
Representations
Peel Town Commissioners recommend that this application be approved. The Department of Transport Highways Division has not commented on this application.
We have received no privately written representations in relation to this planning application.
The Proposal
This application seeks approval for the installation of replacement windows to the rear elevation of the property. The proposed windows would be uPVC sliding sash.
Assessment
The proposed windows would replicate the method of opening of the existing windows which appear to be in a state of disrepair. As such the replacement windows would represent a visual improvement to both the dwelling and the surrounding area.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the application be approved.
Party Status
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
The Department of Transport Highways Division Peel Town Commissioners
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 19.03.2008
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 installation of replacement windows to the elevation of 14 St Germans Place as shown by the plans and information 00096/1, Photograph and Window Detail submitted and date stamped 21st January 2008.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 31/07 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : Mrs F Mullen Senior Planning Officer