11 February 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Epworth, 3, Church Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ah
The proposal involved replacing existing painted timber sliding sash windows on the front and rear elevations of a mid-terrace three-storey late Victorian property with UPVC top-opening casement units featuring false sash horns, including bottom-opening units for the second-floor arched front windows, and replacing the…
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The officer assessed whether the proposed UPVC casement windows would preserve or enhance the character of the proposed Conservation Area, noting that the terrace's surviving timber sliding sash windo…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of design and not adversely affect townscape character. The officer found the UPVC windows fail to respect the design of the late Victorian terrace and harm the townscape due to changed opening method and materials.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character, taking account of special character. Applied despite proposed status; officer judged windows do not preserve/enhance as they erode the positive contribution of original sliding sash windows.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Rear door contravenes due to UPVC but acceptable as not publicly visible and not contributing to Conservation Area character.
do not oppose the application
Highway Services Division (DOI) reviewed the application and stated 'Do not oppose' (DNO), finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network efficiency, or parking.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 27 Jan 21; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking.; Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
