1 September 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
21, Church Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1bf
The proposal involves replacing existing timber casement windows on front and rear elevations with uPVC casement windows in a like-for-like manner, matching opening method and glazing bar details, and replacing the painted timber six-panelled front door with a composite uPVC door of similar style but with upper two pan…
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The officer judged the proposal acceptable because the like-for-like replacement of timber casement windows with uPVC units follows Planning Circular 1/98 guidance by matching opening method, glazing …
General Policy 2
Requires proposals not to adversely affect the character of the locality or surrounding townscape. Officer assessed that the window and door replacements have no adverse impact due to like-for-like design, preserving townscape.
Environment Policy 35
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016; focuses on preserving conservation area character. Met as proposals preserve the special character, per officer judgment and Section 18 tests.
Environment Policy 34
Relates to use of traditional materials in sensitive areas. Not fully met due to uPVC/composite materials, but officer deemed acceptable as Circular 1/98 prioritises style/opening over material.
Strategic Policy 4
Part of IOM Strategic Plan 2016, listed in policy section but not specifically tested; assumed compliant within overall assessment.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
From Planning Policy Statements 1/01 for conservation of historic environment. Applied through special attention to preserving/enhancing conservation area character.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highways interest in the application
Highway Services HDC listed 23/00229/B as having no highway interest (NHI) with no objection. Onchan District Commissioners initially recommended refusal due to location in Onchan Conservation Area but later requested deferral for further consideration. Planning Policy response unrelated to this application.
Key concern: The property is located in the Conservation Area for Onchan
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00229/B
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionOnchan District Commissioners recommend that the application be REFUSED on the following grounds: 'The property is located in the Conservation Area for Onchan.'
Onchan District Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners request that the above application be DEFERRED until further written notification on the grounds that: 'To be considered at the next meeting of the Commissioners on 29th August 2023'.
Planning Policy
No CommentCabinet Office has been approached for comment on the above application.; The planning application relates to: Approval in principle for the erection of a detached dwelling, land north of Honeysuckle Cottage, Mines Road, Laxey.; Subject: PA 24/00229/A
