22 August 2014 · Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
Flat 1, 4, Harris Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lz
The proposal involves replacing the existing inappropriate twin uPVC casement window on the front ground floor of Flat 1 in an early Victorian end-of-terrace townhouse, converted to flats in the 1980s, located within a registered terrace (RB65) in the Windsor Road Conservation Area.
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The officer assessed the proposal against policies for registered buildings, noting the existing uPVC casement is 'not in-keeping' with the period property and that the replacement seeks to 'redress p…
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance the fabric and setting of registered buildings. The officer concluded the window enhances the fabric by restoring period style.
Environment Policy 32
Alterations to registered buildings which detrimentally affect character not permitted. The proposal was deemed not detrimental but restorative.
Environment Policy 34
Traditional materials preferred for pre-1920 buildings. uPVC accepted as exceptional due to enhancement benefits outweighing material deviation.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Replacement windows must match originals in all respects including materials unless exceptional circumstances; repair preferred. Exceptional circumstances found as proposal enhances over existing and applicant could revert to inappropriate original.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Glazing bar and sash horns details
The Glazing Bar details and sash 'Horns' to the exterior elevation shall replicate those highlighted/added by the applicant in the literature submitted by DPM Conservatories dated 11/7/2014 and received by the Department on 14th July 2014. Glazing Bar profile sections and dimensions to comply with details as forwarded to DPM by Building Conservation for consideration on 16th July 2014. Reason: The inclusion of 'Horn' details to the sashes and glazing bar profiles are central to correctly emulating the style of the original windows.
Glazing bar and sash horns replication
The glazing bar details and sash 'Horns' to the exterior elevation shall replicate those as highlighted/added by the applicant in the literature submitted by DPM Conservatories dated 11/7/2014 and received by the Department on 14th July 2014. Glazing bar profile sections and dimensions to comply with details as forwarded to DPM Conservatories for confirmation by the Department dated 16th July 2014. Reason: The inclusion of sash 'Horns' and correct glazing bar profiles and dimensions are central to correctly emulating an authentic Georgian period sliding sash window.
no objections
