27 November 2003 · Planning Committee
31, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nh
The application sought approval for replacement uPVC windows and doors at Barberry Cottage, a semi-detached cottage in Laxey conservation area. The side and rear elevations were approved as they are not visible from the street and match existing windows.
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The Planning Committee approved the side and rear elevations because they are not visible from the street and the proposed uPVC casements match the existing windows and those recently approved next do…
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Requires replacement windows to replicate original style. Front uPVC casements failed as originals likely sliding sashes; proposal lacked emulation via detailing like horns and glazing bars. Side/rear not tested as non-visible.
Approved scheme
This approval relates to the replacement of the windows in the rear and side of the property as shown and described in the application and subsequent letter and photographs received on 27th October 2003.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
Laxey Village Commissioners objected to uPVC windows in the conservation area, preferring sliding sash or wooden casement windows similar to neighbouring properties; SPMCE supported wood or sliding sash windows; Highways Division had no objection.
Key concern: uPVC windows unsuitable in conservation area on visible tourist route
Laxey Village Commissioners
Objectionthe commissioners feel that the windows proposed are unsuitable and object to this application; The board would state a preference for sliding sash windows instead; The Commissioners therefore object to UPVC casement windows preferring the installation of sliding sash windows, they would however support wooden casement windows as per your advice, i.e. similar to the neighbouring property
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
ObjectionAs this is a conservation area wood is preferred for windows and door; We would now go along with the suggestion of Laxey Village Commissioners that the new windows be sliding sash to create uniformity; We cannot go along with Mr Jowett's suggestion that because the rear and side alterations are not visible from the street they are of lesser importance
Department of Transport - Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts
