16 July 2015 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated powers)
15, Bank Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1at
The application proposed replacing the original timber framed sliding sash windows on the front elevation of 15 Bank Street, a three storey semi-detached dwelling facing Castletown Harbour bridge, with uPVC framed sliding sash windows matching the original opening method and proportions.
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The key issue was whether uPVC window frames are acceptable in the Conservation Area given previous refusal at this site for uPVC.
Guidance on replacement windows in Conservation Areas
Requires windows readily visible from public thoroughfare to have same method of opening, pattern/section of glazing bars, and frame sections as originals, whatever material used; less visible windows need same/similar glazing bars. Officer assessed proposal matches sliding sash opening and proportions of originals. Interpreted 'whatever material' as permitting uPVC based on local precedents overriding strict prior interpretation.
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.
do not oppose the application
Castletown Town Commissioners raised no objections to application 15/00654/B following discussion at their Board meeting on 15 June 2015.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following applications were discussed at a meeting of the Board on 15/6/15, and no objections raised.; 15/00654/B
