Installation of replacement windows, erection of balustrade over garage and removal of chimney stacks

8, Church Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6aq

Received2 Jan 2014

Validated3 Jan 2014

Decided14 Feb 2014

43 days

Received2 Jan 2014

Validated3 Jan 2014

Decided14 Feb 2014

43 days

Why was this refused?

heritage character of windows
conservation area impact
chimney stacks as special features
incorrect window opening mechanism
street scene appearance

The proposal involved replacing sliding sash windows with top-opening casement windows on the first and second floors of the front elevations at properties 8 and 10 Church Road, erecting a balustrade over the garage, and removing chimney stacks.

Refusal Reasons

✗The installation of top opening casement windows to replace the first and second floor front elevation sliding sash windows of No. 10 Church Road and second floor front elevation sliding sash windows of No. 8 Church Road would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the existing building, street scene of Church Road and proposed Port Erin Conservation Area which would be contrary to Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
✗The casement windows in the first and second floor of the front elevations would not have the original method of opening and therefore would be contrary to Planning Circular 1/98.
✗The removal of the chimneys would represent the loss of a special feature which contributes toward the character of the application site buildings and terrace and would therefore undermine the appearance of the row of buildings which are located within the proposed Port Erin Conservation Area.

Documents (5)

Decision Notice

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DEC Decision Notice

2 Jan 142pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused14 February 2014

The decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The replacement of first and second floor front elevation sliding sash windows with top-opening caseme…

Policies Assessed (1)

ENV35

Environment Policy 35

Environment Policy 35 requires development to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of conservation areas. The officer assessed the window replacements and chimney removal as failing this test, as they would harm the building's character, street scene, and proposed Port Erin Conservation Area. The policy was central to the first refusal reason.

Why was this refused?

heritage character of windows

conservation area impact

chimney stacks as special features

incorrect window opening mechanism

street scene appearance

Refusal Reasons

✗The installation of top opening casement windows to replace the first and second floor front elevation sliding sash windows of No. 10 Church Road and second floor front elevation sliding sash windows of No. 8 Church Road would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the existing building, street scene of Church Road and proposed Port Erin Conservation Area which would be contrary to Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
✗The casement windows in the first and second floor of the front elevations would not have the original method of opening and therefore would be contrary to Planning Circular 1/98.
✗The removal of the chimneys would represent the loss of a special feature which contributes toward the character of the application site buildings and terrace and would therefore undermine the appearance of the row of buildings which are located within the proposed Port Erin Conservation Area.

Policies Assessed (1)

ENV35

Environment Policy 35