14 August 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Manx Wind Energy Services, Ashdale, 1, Church Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ah
The proposal involves installing replacement double-glazed white uPVC windows at Ashdale, 1 Church Road, Port Erin, an end-of-terrace three-storey house. Front and side (west) elevations will feature 15 vertical sliding sash windows (including three arched ones matching existing), while rear and outrigger elevations ge…
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The officer tested the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 to determine if it preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the proposed Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets out 'development control' considerations. The officer concluded the proposal complies as the windows preserve Conservation Area character through appropriate form, mass, and design.
Environment Policy 34
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character, taking account of special surrounding character. uPVC frames are not traditional but considered appropriate given site context and overall preservation impact.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of Conservation Areas. Proposal complies as sliding sash windows positively impact front elevations and preserve overall area.
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.
Window details
For the avoidance of doubt all windows hereby approved to the front elevation (south) and side elevation (west - excluding rear extension windows)) shall be sliding sash in method of opening and match that of the existing windows, which includes arched headed window frame to the second floor front windows all as shown on approved plan "Proposed Elevations". Reason: to ensure that the new windows are appropriate in appearance and form to the Conservation Area in which they will sit.
No Highways Interest.
to support the proposal.
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Port Erin Commissioners support the proposals.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... • 24/00754/B
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners considered the above application at its meeting on 16 July 2024 and has resolved to support the proposals.
