05/01854/BRefused

15 December 2005 · Planning Committee

Installation of uPVC casement windows to replace existing

Springbank, Bride Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 4hw

Received26 Sept 2005

Validated29 Sept 2005

Committee9 Dec 2005

Decided15 Dec 2005

3 months

Received26 Sept 2005

Validated29 Sept 2005

Committee9 Dec 2005

Decided15 Dec 2005

3 months

Why was this refused?

visual impact on streetscene
failure to match original window design per Circular 1/98
loss of building character
principal elevation standards

The proposal involved installing uPVC casement windows to replace the existing timber sliding sash windows on all elevations of a two-storey pre-1921 dwelling in a residential area. The officer assessed that the new windows changed the method of opening, glazing bars, and frame sections, failing to match the originals …

Refusal Reasons

✗The replacement of the existing sliding sash windows with plastic framed casements would neither preserve nor enhance the appearance of the property which would be contrary to Planning Circular 1/98 and would cause serious harm to the visual amenities of the streetscene.

Documents (11)

Officer Report Decision Notice Location Plan Application Form

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused15 December 2005

The officer considered the proposal against Planning Circular 1/98, which requires that in urban settings, principal windows retain the same method of opening (sliding sash), glazing bars pattern, and…

Public Comments (2)

SupportHighways Division, Department of Transport(statutory consultee)

no adverse traffic impacts

SupportAndreas Parish Commissioners(parish)

no objections

Consultation Responses

Both Highways Division and Andreas Parish Commissioners responded with no objections to application 05/01854/B for installation of uPVC casement windows.

Highways Division

No Objection

The Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following applications, the applications having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.

Andreas Parish Commissioners

No Objection

my commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.

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People

Ian Brooks

Case Officer

Key Information

Reference: 05/01854/B
Decision: Refused
Date: 15 December 2005
Parish: Andreas
Property: 🏡 Detached
Year: 2005
Type: Full Planning Application
Category: Residential / Extension
Scale: minor

Property Details

Property Type: dwelling
Proposal Type: alteration
Context: rural
Storeys: 2

Property Planning History (7)

22/00858/AWithdrawn2022

Approval in principle for the erection of seven detached bungalows addressing siting and means of access

11/01143/BApproved2011

Erection of a replacement front porch

05/01854/BRefused2005Viewing

Installation of uPVC casement windows to replace existing

04/01893/BApproved2004

Installation of uPVC sliding sash windows to replace existing on front and rear elevations

88/01820/BApproved1988

Demolition of extension and erection of new extension to form additional living accommodation, Springbank, Andreas Village, Andreas

86/00274/BApproved1986

Erection of building to form double garage and potting shed, Springbank, Main Road, Andreas

85/00894/BApproved1985

Erection of four agricultural polythene greenhouse tunnels, Land at Springbank, Main Road, Andreas

Source & Provenance

Official reference: 05/01854/B
Source authority: Isle of Man Government Planning & Building Control
Source system: Legacy IDOX planning platform
Official record URL: No stable public per-record URL
First indexed: 20 Sept 2025, 21:49
Last synced: 30 Mar 2026, 17:53
Licence: Isle of Man Open Government Licence

Why was this refused?

visual impact on streetscene

failure to match original window design per Circular 1/98

loss of building character

principal elevation standards

Refusal Reasons

✗The replacement of the existing sliding sash windows with plastic framed casements would neither preserve nor enhance the appearance of the property which would be contrary to Planning Circular 1/98 and would cause serious harm to the visual amenities of the streetscene.

Consultation Responses

Both Highways Division and Andreas Parish Commissioners responded with no objections to application 05/01854/B for installation of uPVC casement windows.

Highways Division

No Objection

The Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following applications, the applications having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.

Andreas Parish Commissioners

No Objection

my commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.