Grandstand Planning Statement
Secretary of the Planning Committee
Department of Infrastructure
Murray House
Mount Havelock
DOUGLAS
IM1 2SF
14 October 2013
RECEIVED ON
16 OCT 2013
DEPARTMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Dear Sirs
Re: Proposed replacement windows, replacement lobby to press centre, new reception to press centre + access ramp • Grandstand • Douglas • ISLE OF MAN
We enclose 4 copies of drawings, as indicated on the enclosed drawing register, for the full planning application of the above-mentioned project, together with copies of the relevant completed application forms.
We note that there is no application fee payable in respect of this. We trust this will be satisfactory; however, if you require any additional information, please do contact us. Yours Sincerely Karen Horncastle for + on behalf of Horncastle Thomas Limited 20 Athol Street
Douglas
ISLE OF MAN
IM1 1JA
Registered Office Horncastle Thomas Limited Registered in the ISLE OF MAN
No - 125588C
K Horncastle RIBA
M L Thomas RIBA
Directors
www.horncastlethomas.im
01624 663 383
horncastle:thomas is a
RIBA Chartered Practice
Full Planning Application for replacement windows, replacement lobby to press centre, proposed new reception and access ramp to reception area.
- Further information relevant to planning application.
Proposal
The proposal comprises the external refurbishment of the windows to the existing stair tower of the grandstand and its associated entrances at lower level.
The present windows are in poor repair and are not energy efficient, only being single glazed. They have reached the end of their design life, requiring replacement.
It is intended that these elements be replaced with more energy efficient double glazed curtain walling in white pvc coated aluminium with an anti sun blue tint to the glazing. These materials match the existing replacements to the control tower.
As part of the works it is intended that the poor quality pvc lobby is replaced with an entrance that is more appropriate. It is proposed that it consist of simple frameless glazing to a feature brick wall of Flemish bond. The brick will be a smooth red brick to match the existing. Projecting heads of bricks with splayed faces will provide relief and shadow on the wall. This is replicated on the opposite side, where the existing ramps into the building are removed and replaced with a compliant ramp. These simple additions will have a positive visual impact on the building, highlighting the entrances.
RECEIVED ON 16 OCT 2013 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
