28 October 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
2 Harbourside Cottages, Tent Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7db
The proposal involves like-for-like replacement of windows at Harbourside Cottages, 2 Tuppers Terrace, Tent Road, Laxey, a three-storey mid-terraced dwelling facing Tent Road with a car park to the rear.
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The officer assessed whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area, noting that windows and doors are often the most important element in any façade …
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development. Assessed aspects (b, c, g, n) relevant to design, materials, conservation, and flood risk; proposal complies as windows match existing and do not impact flood risk.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character and protecting special features. Key policy tested against window replacement; like-for-like design with conditions preserves appearance despite uPVC material.
Environment Policy 10
Relevant to flood risk in High Risk Flood Zone. No adverse impact from window replacement; no comments from Flood Risk Management Division.
Environment Policy 13
Relevant to flood risk management. Proposal does not affect flood risk to property or area.
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.
Front windows sliding sash with horns
The windows on the front elevation are to be sliding sash, and to be fitted with horns which must be run through and not stuck on. Reason: to ensure that the new windows are appropriate in appearance and form to the Conservation Area in which they will sit.
Vertical dividing bars externally expressed
The replacement windows are to include vertical dividing bars, which must be externally expressed. Reason: To protect and enhance the character of Conservation Area within which the property sits.
Do not Oppose.
no objection to the proposal.
Both DOI Highways Division and Garff Commissioners have no objections to the replacement windows installation at Harbourside Cottages, noting no impact on highway safety and that the uPVC windows are like-for-like replacements.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway.
Garff Commissioners
No Objectionalthough these replacements were uPVC for wood, they were ‘like for like’ in terms of configuration. There were no objections to the proposals.
