6 May 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
8, Church Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6aq
The proposal involves installing white UPVC sliding sash windows on the front elevations (replicating original opening method), fixed and top-opening casement windows on side and rear elevations, a new UPVC door at first floor rear, replacement sectional garage door, and metal balustrade over the garage for fire escape…
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 35, which requires development in Conservation Areas (or proposed areas) to preserve or enhance character and appearance; the replacement s…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer confirmed proposal meets all sub-criteria (a)-(n) due to sympathetic design, no harm to street scene, adequate access, no traffic/amenity issues in mixed-use zone.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Site in proposed Port Erin CA; officer found scheme enhances via uniform sliding sash fronts and tidy rears, distinguishing from prior refusal lacking matching openings.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Front windows (public view) must match original opening method, glazing bars, frame; side/rear (not readily visible) similar pattern/opening. Proposal complies on fronts (sliding sash); side/rear accepted for uniformity despite glazing variations, visible only from rear lane.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Matching balustrade
Should the existing metal balustrade leading from the first floor rear exit have to be replaced, the new metal balustrading must match that of the existing.
no objection to the current planning application
