3 May 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Primrose Lodge, Athol Park, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6es
The proposal involves replacing specific timber sliding sash windows (including arched headed ones) on the front and side elevations, a rear timber door, white timber bargeboards and fascias, and plastic rainwater goods with matching UPVC versions at Primrose Lodge in Athol Park, Port Erin.
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The key issue was whether the works would adversely impact the appearance of the property and the proposed conservation area's character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed window/door/roofline replacements as maintaining dwelling appearance and preserving conservation area character through like-for-like details, despite UPVC material change.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested on front/side elevations visible to streetscene; retention of sash styles and arches, with common local UPVC precedent, found to preserve character despite timber loss.
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.
no highways interest
resolved to support the proposal
Port Erin Commissioners supported the application after discussion. Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportPort Erin Commissioners have considered the above application at its meeting on 12th March 2019 and has resolved to support the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
