23 September 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
12, High Street, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5dr
The proposal involves replacing the five existing timber-framed top-opening casement windows (mocking sliding sash with Georgian six-over-six glazing and horns) on the front elevation of a two-storey mid-terraced house with new UPVC sliding sash windows featuring integral run-through horns and internal glazing bars.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed UPVC sliding sash windows respect the existing dwelling appearance, streetscene, and proposed Port St Mary Conservation Area character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), not affect amenity/locality character (g), and reduce energy consumption (n). Officer found proposal complies as windows replicate historic detailing, preserve streetscene, and improve efficiency despite UPVC material.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character/appearance, protecting special features. Proposal assessed as preserving via authentic sliding sash, external glazing bars, and horns, overcoming prior refusal for inadequate replication.
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.
Glazing bars external
The glazing bars hereby approved must be externally fitted and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of maintaining the character and appearance of the dwelling and streetscene.
no objection
Do not oppose
Port St Mary Commissioners and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to the replacement windows proposal at 12 High Street, Port St Mary.
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionPort St Mary Commissioners had no objections to the following applications: 21/00812/B 12 High Street, Port St Mary. Installation of replacement windows to front elevation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
