23 January 2012 · Planning Committee
Hollies Beach House, 17, Shore Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nh
Marina Cottage is a three-storey detached dwelling at 17-18 Shore Road, Peel, originally two properties combined in the early 1980s with a third-storey extension. The proposal sought to replace defective aluminium frame sliding sash windows on the front elevation, visible from the seafront, with uPVC side-hung sash win…
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The officer judged that the proposal to replace corroded aluminium sliding sash windows with uPVC side-hung casements 'fails to enhance or preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Are…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character. Not specifically tested against the window proposal as focus was on window-specific and Conservation Area policies.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development which preserves or enhances Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal failed as change to side-hung windows in prominent location with sliding sash neighbours does not preserve/enhance appearance.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Category b requires replacement windows visible from public thoroughfares in Conservation Areas to have same method of opening, glazing bars, and frame sections as originals. Proposed side-hung uPVC fails to match sliding sash opening method of existing/original windows.
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