30 April 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
7, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1na
The proposal involves installing new uPVC double-glazed windows at 7 Arbory Road in the Castletown Conservation Area, replicating the existing six-over-six Georgian pane pattern and sliding sash opening style but omitting the horns on the frames and using modern uPVC instead of timber.
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The officer assessed whether the works would preserve or enhance the character of the Castletown Conservation Area. The windows replicate the existing pattern and sliding sash opening, with uPVC frame…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer found proposal complies as it preserves area character despite uPVC, with no amenity or landscape harm.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance, considering special character. Proposal assessed as preserving character overall, with enhancement from authentic horn omission outweighing non-traditional material.
Environment Policy 34
Expresses preference for traditional materials in maintenance/alteration of pre-1920 buildings. uPVC not traditional but considered appropriate given local context of existing plastic windows and overall neutral/positive impact.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose the application
confirm that there is no flood risk from this development
Highway Services and Flood Risk Management Division both do not oppose the application for replacement windows at 7 Arbory Road, Castletown.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI
