22 November 2018 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
16, Stanley Mount, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ne
The application concerns 16 Stanley Mount, a mid-terraced house in the centre of Peel, which is designated as Mixed Use and within a Conservation Area. The proposal is retrospective: replacing original rotten timber sliding sash windows (some with a vertical glazing bar) with PVC framed sliding sashes matching the open…
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The key test was whether the replacement windows preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Peel Conservation Area per EP35 and PPS1/01.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development within a Conservation Area to preserve or enhance its character or appearance. The officer tested the visible PVC windows against this, noting they retain the original sliding sash opening style and proportions with horns, but lack glazing bars. Despite not fully matching Circular 1/98's glazing bar requirement, the mixed streetscene context meant no harm to character, achieving preservation.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Supports ENV35 requirements for Conservation Areas. Applied alongside ENV35 to assess overall impact on character; officer concluded compliance due to contextual fit despite imperfections.
no highway interest in the application
