2 September 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
1, Bay View Terrace, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dg
The proposal involves installing replacement sliding sash UPVC windows throughout the front elevation of an end-terrace property in the Laxey Conservation Area. The existing windows are non-sash with small top openers, harming the character of the terrace.
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The officer gave special attention to preserving or enhancing the Laxey Conservation Area under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999).
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the individual character of towns and villages. The officer assessed the window replacement as enhancing the terrace's character by matching sash style, preserving the locality within the Conservation Area.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection or enhancement of the fabric and setting of buildings in Conservation Areas. Applied directly to ensure the proposal preserves the Area's character, with sash windows tipping the balance positively.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance/alteration of pre-1920 buildings. UPVC accepted as exception due to improved design and context, despite not being traditional, as general impact preserves character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal enhances by replacing harmful windows, supported by detailed design matching originals.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affecting townscape or amenities. Satisfied as proposal enhances façade without impacting character or residents.
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 objection
No objection
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 24/00804/B, while Garff Commissioners support the installation of replacement windows.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... • 24/00804/B
Garff Commissioners
SupportGarff Commissioners support the proposals in this application.
