30 June 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Shop, 1, Athol Street, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ds
The proposal involves replacing the Georgian-style timber sliding sash windows on the first and second floors and the full height timber windows on the ground floor front elevation of a former garage converted to a dwelling with UPVC sliding sash windows featuring horns and through-running Georgian bars, plus UPVC Fren…
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The key issue was whether the replacement windows would preserve or enhance the character of the proposed Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, or flood risk. Officer assessed that window replacements maintain character, improve energy efficiency, and pose no flood risk, fully complying including clause (i) on flooding.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer found replacements preserve character by matching existing style despite UPVC, ensuring special features protected.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. UPVC deviates but not overriding concern due to Planning Circular 1/98 acceptability and local prevalence.
Environment Policy 13
Prohibits development causing unacceptable flood risk. Site not prone to flooding; no layout changes increase vulnerability; DOI no objection.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Relates to Conservation Areas. Officer stated compliance alongside ENV35 for preserving character.
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.
Window specification
All the replacement windows shall remain as specified within the New window details and photographs received 25th March, 2021; and email received on 15th June 2021. No new window type shall be installed beside that which is hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
'No Highways Interest' (16 April 2021)
'No Flood Risk Management interest' (28 April 2021)
no objection (30 April 2021)
All three consultees (DOI Flood Risk Management, DOI Highways, and Port St Mary Commissioners) confirmed no interest or no objections to the replacement windows proposal.
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16.04.2021
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections.
