21 November 2023 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Old Police Station, Strand Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hb
The proposal involves replacing the existing timber frame windows with new timber effect heritage style windows in wood grain white, matching the existing flush sash form, proportions, and colour, installed within the existing window reveals on the front and side elevations of The Old Police Station, a prominent two-st…
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The principal issue was the impact of the proposed replacement windows on the special character of the proposed conservation area, where development must not prejudice future designation by allowing h…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection of conservation areas. The site is in a proposed Port Erin Conservation Area with the building noted as a positive exemplar whose demolition should be resisted. Assessed as compliant since proposals preserve character without prejudice to future designation.
General Policy 2
General development considerations including design and character. Officer assessed that proposals meet GP2 as they do not adversely affect townscape character, unlike previous refusal which failed GP2 (b, c, g).
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. Although not yet adopted, proposals judged to meet ENV35 by replicating existing windows to preserve character; full policy force not applicable but harmful development avoided via conditions.
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.
Materials approval
Prior to the commencement of development, details of the materials, opening method, frame profile, glazing bar arrangement and finish of the proposed windows are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to installation. Thereafter, the windows are to be installed in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the proposed windows respect the character of the building and surrounding townscape.
Window installation in reveals
The replacement windows hereby approved (excluding the two bays) shall be set in to the existing reveal as per the existing and shall not be flush fit to the front elevation. REASON: In the interest of the character and appearance of the property.
No Objection
No Objection
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, while Port Erin Commissioners supports the proposals.
Highway Services HDC
No Comment23/00825/B - NHI; Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00825/B - NHI
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners considered the above application at its meeting held on 8 August 2023 and has resolved to support the proposals.
