16 December 2015 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
12, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The proposal involves installing nine new uPVC sliding sash windows (six on the front elevation and three on the rear) to replace existing windows on a three-storey mid-terraced building currently undergoing conversion from retail to dental surgery use.
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The officer assessed the impact on the Conservation Area's character and appearance as the fundamental issue, noting that replacement windows must match the original sliding sash opening method and gl…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or locality amenity. The officer confirmed compliance as the window replacements improve the front elevation's appropriateness without harming the Conservation Area or residential amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as satisfied because the sliding sash style matches originals, enhancing the streetscene despite uPVC material, with rear units retaining traditional opening visible from Castle Rushen.
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.
Sliding sash mechanism
The opening mechanism of the windows hereby approved shall be sliding sash in addition to any facility for the lower sash to also open inward for cleaning and maintenance purposes. Reason: for the avoidance of doubt, and in the interests of protecting the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, in which non-sliding sash units would be inappropriate.
no highways implications
no objection to the proposal
Castletown Town Commissioners raised no objections to the application. DOI Highways confirmed no highways interest with no objection.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following applications were considered at a Board meeting dated 19/10/15, and no objections raised.; 15/01139/B
DOI Highways
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 26-10-2015
