15 December 2023 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Cronk Lee, The Lhargan, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ar
The proposal involves replacing all windows on the front, rear, and side elevations of Cronk-Lea, a traditional Victorian terrace house on Lhargan Road in Port St Mary, with new UPVC windows, including sliding sash types on the prominent front elevation.
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The officer considered whether the window replacements would harm the character and appearance of the property and streetscene in the proposed Conservation Area, or impact neighbours, per GP2, EP35, P…
General Policy 2
Requires general standards for acceptable development in Predominantly Residential areas. Officer assessed the proposal against visual amenity and neighbour impacts, finding it compliant as it improves streetscene appearance without harm.
Environment Policy 35
Protects character in proposed Conservation Areas. Applied to ensure no detriment to Victorian terrace qualities; front sliding sash windows preserve this despite material change, enhancing uniformity.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Provides relaxation for non-prominent windows. Side/rear UPVC replacements acceptable as not visible from public view; stricter standards applied to prominent front elevation.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Ensures no negative impact on Conservation Area character. Proposal supports this by improving front elevation appearance in Victorian context.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Offers advice on alterations to houses, assessing neighbour amenity and design. Sections 4.0 and 7.0 confirmed no overlooking issues and acceptable impact on living 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.
Front elevation windows - sliding sash
All front elevation windows shall be installed with sliding sash opening methods in full accordance with details specified in LD Glazing window quote dated 14/10/2023 and the windows retained as such thereafter. Reason: The application has been assessed on the basis of front elevation sliding sash (with exception to ground floor fixed side windows) as set out in the application in the interest of visual amenity of the existing dwelling and proposed conversation area.
no objections
No highways interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 23/01244/B as it has no significant negative highway impact. Port St Mary Commissioners had no objections to the application.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionThe following planning applications have no significant negative impact upon the highway network in terms of highway safety, highway operation and car parking. Highway Services HDC does not oppose (DNO) the following applications.; Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01244/B
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionPort St Mary Commissioners had no objections to the following applications: 23/01244/B - Cronk Lea, Lhargan for replacement of windows.
