18 June 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority)
Flat 5, 20, Michael Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hb
The proposal involves replacing the timber-framed windows throughout Flat 5, 20-22 Michael Street, Peel, with white UPVC casements matching the existing opening methods (top opening for bathroom/kitchen/rear, three-pane side opening with fixed middle for living room/front bedroom).
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The officer assessed the impact on the street scene and Peel Conservation Area character as the key issue. Front elevation windows replicate the existing in situ windows and similar ones along Michael…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, or locality. Officer found proposal complies as new windows replicate existing and similar street windows, causing no harm to street scene or amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Assessed as compliant since windows do not detract from character/quality, rear not publicly visible but match existing, supported by Conservation Officer.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
In Conservation Areas, visible windows must match original opening method, glazing bars, frame sections; less visible must match/similar pattern/opening. Proposal meets this: front replicates opening/style, rear matches opening method; material change to UPVC accepted if matching.
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.
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