2 May 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Laxey Sailing Club, Clubhouse, Tent Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7db
The proposal involves replacing three front elevation timber windows (one over two casement style) and a solid door with glass top light on a detached single-storey club building in Laxey with new uPVC windows of the same opening pattern and a solid panelled uPVC door.
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The officer assessed the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, determining it preserves the Conservation Area as the new sliding sash windows improve the front elevat…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect local character and amenity. Officer assessed the uPVC replacements' impact on streetscene and Conservation Area, finding they preserve character through like-for-like replacement and acceptable design.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character and appearance. Proposal passes as windows improve the elevation and uPVC is suitable alternative per guidance, preserving the area overall.
Environment Policy 34
Requires traditional materials. uPVC frames are not traditional but deemed appropriate given site context (club building) and overall preservation of character.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment in flood zones. Not required here as like-for-like window/door replacement does not increase flood risk, with door seal as mitigation.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest.
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 24/00370/B. Garff Commissioners discussed window materials and design but reached no clear outcome or formal recommendation.
Key concern: uPVC window materials not matching existing timber in prominent building
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00370/B
Garff Commissioners
No Commentthe proposed windows and door would be the same configuration and style as those existing, but that the replacements would be in uPVC rather than timber (as present); sliding sash windows should be installed as these would be in keeping with the design of the original building; the addition of one or two bars in each window would give the building a more traditional and attractive character; There was no clear outcome to these discussions
