31 March 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Cornhill City House, 9, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1as
The proposal involves installing plastic-framed sliding sash windows on the front elevation of a three-storey rendered dwelling in Castletown's Conservation Area. The existing casement windows (top quarter opening outward) are not traditional or original, and the new windows replicate the sliding sash style while using…
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The property is within Castletown's Conservation Area, requiring preservation or enhancement under Environment Policy 35 and Planning Policy Statement 1/01.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of properties within Conservation Areas. The officer found the replacement of non-traditional casement windows with sliding sashes improves the property's appearance and character, thus preserving or enhancing the Conservation Area.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Presumption in favour of preserving or enhancing Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant due to the proposed improvement over existing windows.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Requires new windows to replicate the original style of opening, irrespective of material. The plastic-framed sliding sashes replicate the sliding sash style, complying fully.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved details
This permission relates to the installation of replacement windows which are plastic-framed sliding sashes as shown and described in the photographs and plans all received on 8th February, 2010.
no objection (no notes indicating concerns)
no objection (no notes indicating concerns)
