12 March 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Ivy Cottage, Cowells Terrace, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ee
The proposal involved installing white uPVC framed sliding-sash windows to replace existing timber framed windows on the front elevation of a two-storey Victorian-style detached dwelling in a suburban residential terrace in Ramsey.
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The officer noted that the proposed windows differ in material (uPVC instead of timber) and glazing bar sections from the existing, but maintain the key sliding-sash opening mechanism and white colour…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer assessed front elevation windows against this, finding the proposal sympathetic due to retained sliding-sash feature despite uPVC material, with no adverse townscape or amenity impact in suburban Victorian terrace context.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
For principal elevations visible from public thoroughfare, prefers repair of originals or replacements with same opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections regardless of material. Officer noted material change not critical, as sliding-sash opening matched and white colour retained key character; precedents confirmed acceptability of uPVC in area.
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 sliding-sash white uPVC replacement windows at ground floor and first floor level on front elevation of dwelling as shown in 1:100 scale Proposed Elevation drawing received on 7 February 2012, and the Location Plan and Site Plan received on 17 January 2012.
no objection to the proposal
