29 October 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
38, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1af
The proposal involved replacing the existing timber sliding sash windows and dormer feature on the front of 38 Malew Street, a two-and-a-half storey mid-terraced dwelling in Castletown Conservation Area, with uPVC units.
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The officer assessed the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area under ENV35 and Circular 1/98, which requires replacement windows visible from public thoroughfares to match th…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or locality amenity. Officer found proposal compliant as it replicates existing window features without impacting these aspects.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal tested against this; replication of style and bars despite uPVC outweighed timber loss, concluding preservation on balance.
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
Castletown Town Commissioners raised no objection to the application. DOI Highways stated no highways interest.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following applications were considered by the Board at a meeting dated 5/10/15 and no objection raised.; 15/01057/B
DOI Highways
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 26.10.15