1 February 2018 · Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
60, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2at
The proposal involves replacing 22 existing windows and rainwater goods (gutters) at Leafield, a two-storey semi-detached dwelling designed by architect M.H. Baillie Scott in the Arts & Crafts style, featuring white painted render, black timberwork, and an overhanging roof.
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The officer noted the existing windows are not originals, with historical photos showing similar formats since 1968, and Baillie Scott's designs were simple casements lacking obvious detail.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer found the replacement windows and rainwater goods preserve the building's character, with no detrimental impact.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in terms of design and not adversely affect character. Assessed as compliant due to matching existing features and no harm to townscape.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's character. The simple matching replacements do not harm special architectural interest.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Timber windows and half-round gutters align with this preference.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Materials matching
The timber windows hereby approved are required to match the existing windows in all respects as shown on the submitted drawings and retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests the appearance and character of the Registered Building
recommend that the application be APPROVED with the condition 'the replacement windows are in keeping in style and materials with existing properties'
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the registered building consent for replacement windows and rainwater goods at 60 King Edward Road, Onchan, subject to a condition on window style and materials.
Onchan District Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes subject to the following conditions:- "That the replacement windows are in keeping in style and materials with existing properties."
Conditions requested: That the replacement windows are in keeping in style and materials with existing properties.
