26 August 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
11, Bank Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1at
The proposal involves replacing a non-original single pane shop window and door at the front of a residential property with two white uPVC sliding sash units and a matching door. The site is within Castletown Conservation Area and a predominantly residential area.
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The key consideration was the visual impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The proposed sliding sash windows and door would replace a non-original shop window that does not …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer assessed the proposal's design and appearance as compliant, enhancing the building without harming locality.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested against this for visual impact; found to enhance by replacing inappropriate shop front, subject to door detail condition.
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.
Materials approval - door
The replacement door hereby approved shall not be installed until detailed design is submitted to an agreed in writing by the Department. Reason: To ensure that installation of a front door which is suitable for the traditional appearance of the building and wider street scene in accordance with Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
do not oppose this application
