26 January 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
112, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lt
The proposal involves retaining already-installed brown UPVC 50/50 top opening casement windows on the front elevation and a half-glazed UPVC door, plus white UPVC casement windows and a door at the rear of a two-storey terraced house.
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The officer assessed that windows and doors are key façade elements but noted a mixed approach to styles along Malew Street, with adjoining properties at Nos.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design (b); not adversely affect townscape character (c) or local amenity/locality character (g). Officer assessed the UPVC windows/doors respect the mixed streetscene with similar features on neighbours, causing no adverse impact on visual amenity or conservation character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance/alteration of pre-1920s buildings. UPVC not traditional but accepted due to existing similar installations on neighbours and long-standing presence, with no requirement for change.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal preserves character as front changes match streetscene precedents and rear not publicly visible, with insignificant overall alteration.
Do not oppose
in support - proposed door is welcomed
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the retrospective installation of windows and a door at 112 Malew Street, Castletown.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking.
