Installation of hardwood casement windows to replace existing on front elevation

3, West View, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bn

Received23 Feb 2004

Validated23 Feb 2004

Committee23 Apr 2004

Decided29 Apr 2004

2 months

Received23 Feb 2004

Validated23 Feb 2004

Committee23 Apr 2004

Decided29 Apr 2004

2 months

Why was this refused?

Non-compliance with window replacement policy
Impact on Conservation Area character
Availability of repair/replacement alternatives preserving originals
Visibility from public thoroughfare
Retention of internal historic features

The proposal involved installing new hardwood casement windows with double glazing to replace the non-functional timber sliding sash windows on the front elevation of 3 West View, an end-of-terrace three-storey dwelling with bay windows. The site is within the Peel Conservation Area.

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposed windows would be contrary to Policy 6 of Planning Circular 1/98 'The Alteration and replacement of windows' which states "If the original windows are in place they should preferably be repaired. If repair is impracticable, replacement windows which would be readily visible from a public thoroughfare must have the same opening method as the originals. Whatever the material used in their construction, the windows must have the same pattern and section of glazing bars and the same frame sections as the original windows." The windows as proposed would have an adverse impact on the appearance of the dwelling and the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area as a whole.

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused29 April 2004

The Planning Committee refused the application because the proposed hardwood casement windows failed to comply with Policy 6 of Planning Circular 1/98, which mandates that replacement windows visible …

Policies Assessed (1)

PC1/98-6

Policy 6 in Planning Circular 1/98 'The Alteration and Replacement of Windows'

The policy requires original windows to be repaired where possible; if impracticable, visible replacements must match the original opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections. The officer assessed the proposal against this, confirming originals exist (though non-sliding) and proposing casements instead of sliding sashes, failing the matching opening method test despite hardwood material. Alternatives preserving originals were available, tipping against approval in the Conservation Area.

Public Comments (2)

SupportPeel Town Commissioners(parish)

RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

SupportHighways Division, Department of Transport(statutory consultee)

no adverse traffic impacts

Why was this refused?

Non-compliance with window replacement policy

Impact on Conservation Area character

Availability of repair/replacement alternatives preserving originals

Visibility from public thoroughfare

Retention of internal historic features

Refusal Reasons

✗The proposed windows would be contrary to Policy 6 of Planning Circular 1/98 'The Alteration and replacement of windows' which states "If the original windows are in place they should preferably be repaired. If repair is impracticable, replacement windows which would be readily visible from a public thoroughfare must have the same opening method as the originals. Whatever the material used in their construction, the windows must have the same pattern and section of glazing bars and the same frame sections as the original windows." The windows as proposed would have an adverse impact on the appearance of the dwelling and the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area as a whole.

Policies Assessed (1)

PC1/98-6

Policy 6 in Planning Circular 1/98 'The Alteration and Replacement of Windows'