Review Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Acts, 1934 - 1991
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
Manx Glass & Glazing Ltd Snugborough Trading Estate Union Mills Braddan
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Acts and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the application made by you on behalf of:
Mr & Mrs T Tyrer
Proposal: Installation of uPVC windows to replace existing at: 23 Malew Street Castletown IM9 1AD
which was considered on 18 July 2003, for the reasons set out in the attached schedule.
Date of Issue: 23rd July, 2003
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas Isle of Man
Note 1: The decision contained in this notice does not become final until:-
- the time for requesting an appeal in relation to any decision at review has expired; or
- any appeal has been completed.
Note 2: Rights of appeal against the decision of the planning committee are attached.
Note 3: An appeal may be requested within a period of 21 days.
REASONS FOR REFUSAL
Application Ref No: 03/00070/B On Review
- The proposed replacement windows by reason of their design and method of opening would detract from the character and appearance of the building which is located within the Castletown Conservation Area and be contrary to the provisions of Planning Circular 1/98 The Alteration, and Replacement of Windows.
NOTE This decision is without prejudice to the submission of a further application which proposes sliding sash windows. The applicant is strongly advised to contract the Conservation Section of the Department who may be able to provide a non-means tested grant of up to 50% of the cost of suitably designed replacement windows or the refurbishment of the existing.
NOTE This review has been considered by the Planning Committee on written evidence. Any additional submissions not previously circulated to interested parties are enclosed herewith.
