29 January 2015 · Director of Planning and Building Control
Manx Co-Operative (Cws) Ltd, 11-11b, Michael Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hb
The proposal involves installing new double glazed timber framed sliding sash and case windows on the first and second floors of the three-storey mid-terraced Co-operative Store on Michael Street in Peel, replicating the existing deteriorated windows.
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The officer emphasised that windows are the most important element in a facade, confirming the style, age and purpose of the building, and that original windows should be replicated faithfully in open…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies, respecting site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. The officer assessed that the window replacement respects the design of the building and surroundings without adverse impacts on townscape or locality.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features from inappropriate development. The officer found the like-for-like windows enhance the building's appearance and overall Conservation Area character.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
For Conservation Area buildings, replacement windows readily visible from public thoroughfare must match original opening method, glazing bars and frame sections; others must match or similar glazing bars/pattern. The proposed timber framed sliding sash units replicate the existing, complying acceptably even if visible from street.
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.
recommend that the planning application be approved (16/01/2015)
