12 September 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
Sat Systems, 26, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ad
Sub Aquatic Technical Systems Limited applied to install replacement windows on the ground floor of the former Isle of Man Bank at 26 Main Road, Kirk Michael, a traditional two-storey corner plot building previously changed to light industrial use.
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The officer assessed the proposal against conservation policies, noting the existing ground floor metal casement windows (possibly Crittall) were single-glazed and deteriorating.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas and not cause environmental pollution. Officer found compliance as the replacement windows preserve the fabric and setting with neutral impact.
General Policy 1
Requires regard to Development Plan and material considerations. Applied as part of overall assessment finding the scheme acceptable.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site surroundings in scale, form, design without adversely affecting townscape character or amenities. Satisfied as proposal respects Conservation Area character with no adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Replacement windows preserve character via accurate facsimiles.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of Conservation Area is material consideration. Proposal has neutral impact, not affecting setting or views.
Windows Policy 1/98 Category b) BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION AREAS
Replacement windows visible from public thoroughfare must match original method of opening, patterns, glazing bars, and frame sections. Proposal provides facsimiles matching these, with fixed units acceptable due to sub-cill ventilation maintaining appearance.
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.
have no objection to the proposals
