2 August 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Chee)
140, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1lj
The proposal involved installing replacement white PVC casement windows on the front elevation of a two-storey residential property at 140 Royal Avenue, Onchan. The ground floor windows would match the existing top-opening casements with the same glazing sections, while the first floor windows would change to fully sid…
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The officer assessed the proposal against Planning Circular 1/98, which requires replacement windows in conservation areas to have the same method of opening, pattern, and section of glazing bars and …
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Conservation Areas. The officer tested the window replacement against this, finding ground floor compliant but first floor side-opening casements harmful to character due to differing opening method from existing top-opening. No enhancement was achieved, leading to policy failure.
recommend that the application be approved for planning purposes only
