31 July 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
4, Bank Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1at
The proposal at 4 Bank Street, Castletown, involves replacing four front-facing windows on a traditional Manx cottage with sliding sash style, internal Georgian bars, and a slated roof, located in the town centre within a Conservation Area.
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The officer assessed the impact of the proposed windows on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the visual amenity of the surrounding Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or locality amenity. Officer found proposal complies as first floor is like-for-like with no visual impact, and ground floor change is minimal with glazing bars retained.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal assessed as preserving character through matching window design and proportions.
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.
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