11 August 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Croft House, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ly
The proposal involves replacing timber-framed sliding sash windows on the front elevation up to third floor level with like-for-like UPVC units (one over one pattern, no intermediate bars), repairing the fourth floor dormer windows, and replacing rear and side elevation windows and a glazed timber rear door with UPVC e…
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The officer judged the proposal meets the statutory tests in Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 as the character of the Castletown Conservation Area is preserved.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Officer assessed that proposals preserve the character through matching opening styles and limited rear visibility, meeting the statutory test.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection or enhancement of Conservation Areas. Proposal protects and preserves the Castletown Conservation Area by maintaining character via compliant window styles.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. UPVC not traditional but permitted per Planning Circular 1/98 where opening style matches, which it does for front and rear elements.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as preserved due to like-for-like styles and low visibility of non-matching rear patterns.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on conservation area character from visible developments. Front elevation matches originals; rear/side not readily visible from public thoroughfare.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 23/00566/B and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality, or parking, with an advisory note on potential highway licences.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for any equipment and materials to be placed within the highway for the duration of the proposed works.
