21 February 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
31, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ea
The proposal involved replacing all existing brown timber-framed top-hung casement windows on the front elevation (ground floor bay, two first floor windows, and dormer) of a pre-1921 two-storey terraced house with white UPVC equivalents of the same opening method.
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The officer noted the proposal would alter the front elevation appearance due to the change from brown timber to white UPVC frames, but the top-hung casement opening method would remain the same as ex…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm locality amenity (g). Officer assessed front elevation changes against streetscene of similar Victorian properties with plastic windows, finding white UPVC casements acceptable as they enhance consistency without harm.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
For pre-1921 buildings outside conservation areas retaining original features (Category C), prioritises repair of originals or replacements matching opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections on principal elevations visible from public roads. Proposal retained top-hung casement method; material/colour change deemed acceptable given streetscene precedents.
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 installation of replacement windows to the front elevation of the property known as 31 Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, shown in the drawings received on 20 January 2012, and the Site Plan received on 19 December 2011.
no objection to the proposal (original scheme); no response to amended proposal, assumed stance unchanged
