5 February 2015 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority), Department of Infrastructure
115, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lu
The proposal involves installing white uPVC sliding sash windows in the front elevation to match the existing style, top-hung casement uPVC windows in the rear elevation, and a uPVC front door of traditional design at a two-storey double-fronted end-of-terrace cottage.
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The key considerations were the impacts upon the character and appearance of the Castletown Conservation Area. The existing timber sliding sash windows make a positive contribution, but the proposed w…
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to development in Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the replacement windows and door against the policy's requirements for preserving character and appearance. Front elements retain traditional features visible from the highway, while rear windows meet Circular 1/98 standards for less visible locations, achieving full compliance.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
The Circular governs window replacements, requiring retention of original opening methods for visible windows and same glazing sections/patterns for non-visible ones. Front sliding sashes preserve the opening method; rear casements with matching 50/50 split glazing satisfy the glazing requirement despite different opening.
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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