3 November 2014 · Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
3, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nw
The proposal involves replacing existing rear windows on the two-storey mid-terraced dwelling at 3 Christian Street, Peel, with white UPVC windows that are like-for-like except for the first floor rear bedroom window, which will have two-pane design with bottom opening on the left.
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The officer noted that the existing windows are not traditional and lack architectural merit, so replacing them with white UPVC frames would provide a 'tidy and uniformed window appearance', particula…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenities. Officer assessed the window replacements as compliant since rear is not publicly visible, improves appearance over existing poor windows, and matches local UPVC precedent without harming character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal accepted as rear windows not visible publicly, existing lack merit, and replacements tidy the elevation without adverse impact.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
For Conservation Area buildings, non-visible-from-thoroughfare windows must match or similar original pattern and opening method. Rear windows qualify as not readily visible; proposal uses like-for-like or similar openings (e.g. bottom/side), white UPVC accepted given existing non-traditional windows.
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.
no objection to the current planning application (10/10/2014)
