29 December 2004 · Minister (via Department of Local Government and the Environment, accepting Inspector's recommendation upholding Planning Committee)
Kings Guest House, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nl
The proposal sought retrospective consent to replace five original timber sliding sash windows with uPVC top hung casement windows (two fixed, three opening) on the prominent second floor front elevation of Erin Brae, a three-storey Georgian-era registered building (No.
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The Inspector concluded the main issue was whether uPVC top hung casement windows retained the architectural integrity of the Registered Building or maintained the character/appearance of the Conserva…
Environment Policy 36
Prohibits alterations detrimentally affecting Registered Building's special interest. Directly applied to refuse as uPVC harmed architectural/historic character.
Environmental Policy 39
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. uPVC failed test by removing important sliding sash detailing.
Windows Policy 1/98 'Buildings in Conservation Areas'
For Registered Buildings, replacements must match originals exactly (opening, materials, design) unless exceptional; for Conservation Areas, visible windows must match opening/pattern/frame. Strictly applied—no exceptional circumstances; uPVC casements mismatched timber sashes.
no objection to the proposals
no views on the application, having no adverse traffic impacts
