8 April 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
2, Bank Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1at
The proposal involves replacing the roof with natural slates to match neighbouring properties, installing uPVC framed Georgian pane sliding sash windows, replacing front and rear doors with timber styles sympathetic to the property, and adding a new vertical boiler flue on the rear gable.
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The officer assessed whether the proposal would adversely impact the streetscene in the Conservation Area, where there is a presumption to preserve or enhance character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed proposal matches terrace proportions, window/door styles to neighbours, flue blends with existing features, concluding no adverse impacts on character or amenities in Mixed Use zoning and CA.
Environment Policy 35
Encourages preservation or enhancement of Conservation Areas, having regard to special character. Proposal preserves CA character via matching roof slates, window proportions/openings, door styles, and unobtrusive rear flue, despite uPVC frames.
Environment Policy 34
Encourages traditional materials (usually timber) for pre-1920 buildings. uPVC window frames do not accord, but deemed acceptable as Planning Circular 1/98 allows non-timber if opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections match originals.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Supports preservation of CA character. Replacement elements preserve appearance through sympathetic design matching traditional cottage features in the terrace.
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.
Glazing bars external
All glazing bars on the proposed replacement windows must appear on the external face of the glass and not be internal strips. Reason: to ensure that the replacement windows preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area in accordance with Environment Policy 35 of the Strategic Plan, Planning Circular 1/98 and policy CA/2 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01.
no highway interest in the application
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 28.02.2020
