1 October 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Croit Kilvine, Rencell, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bn
The proposal involved installing 10 new UPVC casement windows in a similar brown colour to replace the existing brown sliding sash windows with glazing bars on the front, rear, and side elevations of Croit Kilvine, a traditional Manx cottage in Laxey.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the statutory test in Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing the character of Conserv…
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 seeks to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas. The officer found the proposal failed this test as the casement windows without glazing bars would harm the Conservation Area's character.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 guides development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character. The replacement windows were deemed inappropriate, neglecting standards in Planning Circular 1/98 for matching original features.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 covers general development considerations. Listed as relevant but not specifically assessed against the proposal.
Environment Policy 34
Environment Policy 34 prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Listed as relevant national policy but not directly applied in assessment.
Environment Policy 42
Environment Policy 42 requires new development to respect area character. Listed but not specifically tested.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Policy CA/2 provides special planning considerations for Conservation Areas from Planning Policy Statement 1/01. Referenced but not detailed in assessment.
no interest
some Members felt that the replacement windows should be of sliding sash configuration, but the overall consensus was for the Commission not to object to the proposals
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, while Garff Commissioners do not object to the installation of replacement windows despite some members preferring sliding sash configuration.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/00756/B
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionSome Members felt that the replacement windows should be of sliding sash configuration, but the overall consensus was for the Commission not to object to the proposals.
