11 September 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
2, The Lhargan, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ar
The proposal involves replacing existing timber-framed rear and side windows and a side door with white uPVC equivalents at a two-storey terraced house in Port St Mary. The site is the most southerly property in a row of terraces dating back to 1869, finished in a mix of stone, spar dash, and render, located within the…
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General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity; and consider energy efficiency. Officer found compliance as proposals do not harm townscape, match existing styles, and improve energy efficiency via modern windows.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance. Proposals preserve character despite proposed CA status, as changes are not harmful and do not prejudice future designation.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. UPVC not traditional, but Planning Circular 1/98 overrides by prioritising opening method, which is replicated here.
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.
do not oppose the application
no objection to the application
Port St Mary Commissioners have no objections to the application, and DOI Highways Division do not oppose subject to a condition regarding highway licenses during works.
Port St Mary Commissioners
No Objectionthe Commissioners have no objections to any of them; PA20/00755/B 2 The Lhargan, Port St Mary. Installation of replacement windows and door.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 04.08.20
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
