22 July 2015 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officers (Chris Balmer, Sarah Corlett) and Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher), Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
Hollywood, 1, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ap
The proposal involves installing new white uPVC replacement windows at Hollywood Cottage, a traditional Manx vernacular dwelling in a short terrace within Laxey Conservation Area. Front elevation windows match the existing sliding sash style with Georgian glazing bars and no decorative horns, while rear windows change …
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 35 and Policy L/CRB/PR/4, which require preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, and Planning Circular 1/98 mandating matching …
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character and appearance. Officer assessed front elevation as matching existing style, preserving character; rear acceptable as not visible publicly.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. Proposal complied via like-for-like front windows and non-visible rear changes in prominent residential Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Front windows retain traditional opening and glazing; uPVC accepted; overall preserves appearance despite rear casements.
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.
Front elevation windows specification
For the avoidance of doubt, the windows to be installed to the front elevation of Hollywood Cottage shall be formed of sliding sash windows comprising six-over-six lights and with internal glazing bars. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area in which the application site sits.
Rear elevation windows specification
For the avoidance of doubt, the windows to be installed to the rear elevation of Hollywood Cottage shall be formed of casement windows comprising 12 lights and with internal glazing bars. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area in which the application site sits.
No decorative horns
For the avoidance of doubt, none of the windows installed shall have decorative horns unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Department. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area in which the application site sits.
Recommended approval subject to glazing bars being externally fitted (after amended plans)
Supports proposal as it states sliding sash windows to front; notes most properties already have white PVC; will enhance property while tying in with cottage feel
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval of the replacement windows application subject to the bars being externally fitted.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Conditional No Objectionthe Board recommends approval of the application subject to the bars being externally fitted
Conditions requested: bars being externally fitted
