21 November 2019 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
48, Queen Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nz
The proposal involves replacing all windows on the front and rear elevations of 48 Queen Street, a mid-terraced two-storey dwelling with a stone frontage, with uPVC single-light windows in anthracite grey externally and white internally, matching the existing style.
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The key issue was whether the proposed uPVC windows and stable-style rear door would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area per Environment Policy 35.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Officer assessed the uPVC windows and door against this, finding preservation achieved by matching existing glazing style despite non-traditional material and opening method.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with zoning if it respects site surroundings in scale, design, townscape character, and resident amenities. Proposal complies as it does not adversely affect townscape or locality character in the residential Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 building alterations. uPVC proposed instead, but officer weighed this against overall preservation under ENV35, finding acceptable due to matching existing patterns.
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 objection (30.10.19)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application for replacement windows and rear door at 48 Queen Street, Castletown.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 30 Oct 19
