15 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
School House, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ah
The proposal involves replacing two windows on the front elevation and one on the rear with new timber sliding sash double glazed windows that replicate the existing material, method of opening, glazing pattern, and overall design.
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The main concern centred on the Registered Building (Nr 181) and the proposed window alterations. The new windows to the front and rear elevations are on a 'like for like' basis, replicating the mater…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the window replacement as preserving the building and its setting with neutral impact, satisfying the policy.
General Policy 2
Permits development that respects site and surroundings in terms of scale, form, design, and does not adversely affect character. The like-for-like windows were found to respect the historic character without adverse impact.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. The proposal replicates existing windows, avoiding any detrimental effect.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance or alteration of pre-1920 buildings. New timber windows match existing traditional materials.
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.
no objection
As the material, opening method and pattern of glazing bars of the existing windows is being replicated by the proposed replacements, the proposals comply with the windows policy in circular 1/98. As the proposal is to replicate the existing style and materials, I would also judge that the building's special architectural and historic interest is being preserved and protected.
Both the Assistant Registered Buildings Officer and Malew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the proposed window replacements at School House, St Marks.
DEFA Assistant Registered Buildings Officer
No ObjectionIn my view, as the material, opening method and pattern of glazing bars of the existing windows is being replicated by the proposed replacements, the proposals comply with the windows policy in circular 1/98.; As the proposal is to replicate the existing style and materials, I would also judge that the building’s special architectural and historic interest is being preserved and protected.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the following planning applications. 24/00112/CON
