22 February 2017 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
58, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2at
The proposal involves replacing nine timber casement windows, two doors (one hardwood, one PVCu), and rainwater goods (half-round gutters and round pipes in black cast iron effect) on the rear and side elevations of Braeside, a two-storey semi-detached dwelling designed by architect M.H.
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The officer assessed that the existing windows are not originals, as confirmed by a 1968 iMuseum photo showing similar formats to those currently in place and proposed.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer found the replacements preserve the building's special interest with no detrimental impact.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect character. Assessed as compliant due to matching existing elements and no harm to townscape.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's character. Proposals tested against this and found not detrimental.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Timber windows and cast iron effect goods considered appropriate.
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.
recommend that the application be APPROVED
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the application for replacement windows, doors and rainwater goods.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
