26 August 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
85, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lx
The site is a two-storey terraced house on Malew Street in Castletown's Conservation Area, with existing black painted timber sliding sash windows at first floor, casement at ground floor, and a solid black painted timber front door.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed windows and door preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area. The UPVC sliding sash windows in white were judged to enhance the area because ch…
General Policy 2
Requires development to be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The officer found GP2(c) met as the proposals do not adversely affect the character of the surrounding townscape. The test focused on visual impact from non-traditional materials in a Conservation Area streetscene.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the character or appearance, taking account of the special character. The officer tested the windows and door against this, concluding they enhance (windows) and preserve (door) the character due to appropriate sliding sash style and fitting with local variations.
Environment Policy 34
Expresses preference for traditional materials in maintenance/alteration of pre-1920 buildings. UPVC is non-traditional, but officer noted this policy is outweighed by Planning Circular 1/98 prioritising opening method over material in Conservation Areas.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Provides advice on window replacement, stating in Conservation Areas the method of opening is more important than frame material, and original method should be replicated. Officer applied this directly, emphasising sliding sash replication as key despite UPVC use.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Requires consideration of special Conservation Area character. Combined with ENV35, used to assess overall impact, with proposal passing tests via enhancement from window style changes.
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
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division issued a Do Not Oppose with Condition (DNOC) response for application 20/00785/B.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 04.08.20; Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licenses to place equipment and materials in the highway during works.
