25 September 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
4, Quay Lane, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1le
The proposal involves replacing an existing painted timber top-opening casement window on the ground floor front elevation of a three-storey terraced house with a matching timber sliding sash window to achieve uniformity with other windows on the facade.
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The officer noted the existing window is a painted timber split casement divided into four panes, but the opening was historically wider as shown by the slate lintol and infilled stone, originally use…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found the window replacement protects the building's character and setting by matching existing sash windows, thus complying.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Assessed as compliant due to the uniform facade improvement without harm to the locality.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. The replacement enhances rather than detracts from the building's character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Proposal uses painted timber sliding sash, matching existing traditional materials.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The uniform window matches the terrace's sash windows, preserving the area's appearance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the following information all date stamped 09 Aug 2013: A4 Location drawing; A4 Colour photo sheet showing exterior frontage of property; A4 1:50 scale sheet 'Existing Ground Floor Front Elevation' and 'Proposed Ground Floor Front Elevation'; A4 1:2 scale 'Survey Manual - Traditional Timber Sliding Vertical Sash, Section B Issue B December 2007 - Spiral Balance, Section Detail' sheet; A4 1:1 scale 'Survey Manual - Traditional Timber Sliding Vertical Sash, Section B Issue B December 2007 - Spiral Balance, Section Detail' sheet.
no objection
