19 October 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
5, Duke Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ng
The proposal involves replacing existing timber top hung casement windows on the front elevation, rear second floor windows, and ground floor side hung casement windows with similar white uPVC top hung and side hung casement windows that match the existing glazing sections.
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The officer assessed the proposal's impact on the Peel Conservation Area, noting the site is a pre-1920 terraced dwelling where existing timber casements likely replaced original sliding sashes.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Officer found proposal preserves character by matching existing window designs/openings and improving poor features, despite uPVC material.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance/alteration of pre-1920 buildings. Proposal uses uPVC instead of timber, failing this policy, but outweighed by design compliance under other policies.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area's special character is a material consideration. Proposal assessed as preserving character through similar appearance to existing windows.
Condition 6 of PA 02/0712/B
For visible windows in Conservation Areas, requires same opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections as originals if repair impracticable; less strict for non-visible. Proposal matches existing casement openings and glazing sections, satisfying despite uPVC and non-original existing windows.
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
do not oppose
Peel Town Commissioners do not oppose the proposal for 20/00911/B noting it matches existing windows; DOI Highways Division do not oppose subject to advice on potential highway licences.
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners do not oppose the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below; 20/00911/B 5 Duke Street, Peel (Matches existing windows)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 28.08.2020
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
