4 March 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
44, Patrick Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bs
The proposal at 44 Patrick Street, Peel, involved replacing the front elevation's existing dark brown uPVC framed sliding sash windows with similar uPVC framed casement windows on a semi-detached two-storey cottage. The site is within Peel's Conservation Area and overlooks an industrial area.
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The officer assessed that the proposed casement windows would not replicate the existing or original sliding sash opening style, harming the character of the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development within Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area and protect special features. The officer assessed the window replacement against this, finding the casement style failed to preserve character as it deviated from the original sliding sash method visible from the street.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Considers impact on special character of Conservation Areas, including context, setting, or views. The proposal was found contrary as the modern casement opening would harm the area's fenestration character, which largely retains original sliding sash forms.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Mandates that replacement windows readily visible from public thoroughfares in Conservation Areas must have the same method of opening, glazing pattern, bars, and frame sections as originals. The casement proposal failed this strict test, with no justification provided to deviate.
no highway interest in the application
Peel Town Commissioners did not oppose the replacement windows at 44 Patrick Street, Peel, noting the property's location on a busy main road and potential noise issues with sash windows. DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Peel Town Commissioners
No Objection19/00059/B Replacement windows at 44 Patrick Street, Peel was not opposed because the property was on a busy main road and although sash windows were preferred they would result in additional noise disturbance to the occupants.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 01.02.19
