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Application No.: 06/00412/GB Applicant: Braddan Parish Commissioners Proposal: Replace existing front timber doors with matching pattern aluminium doors (In association with 06/00413/CON) Site Address: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Cronkbourne Village Cronkbourne Braddan Isle Of Man IM4 4QG ## Considerations Case Officer: Mrs F Mullen Expected Decision Level: Delegated decision 2005 ## Written Representations ## Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: Consultee: Braddan Parish Commissioners Notes: Consultee: S.P.M.C. & E. Notes: Consultee: Disability Access Officer Notes: Consultee: The Isle Of Man Victorian Society Notes: Consultee: Manx National Heritage Notes:
The application site represents 12 – 17 (inc), Cronkbourne Village, Tromode, Braddan, all registered buildings (Ref: RB 92).
The application site is located within an area zoned as Residential in the adopted Braddan Plan (Planning Circular 6/91). The buildings are protected through their Registered Building status (RB 92).
There have been a number of previous planning applications relating to the site, the following of which are considered relevant to this application:
The application proposes the replacement of existing front timber doors with matching pattern aluminium doors.
The applicant has submitted details advising that the application is required by reason of the existing draughty timber doors requiring to be replaced with matching aluminium pattern which would provide draught proof security doors requiring minimal maintenance. Given the Registered Building Status of these properties, the Conservation Officer has advised that the use of such materials for items such as this is considered inappropriate. He further states "Whilst the existing doors are relatively modern, they are still timber. I would query that the existing doors have been poorly executed as this manner of door has proved successful elsewhere. Additionally, consideration should be given to the various methods of draught stripping available to the external edge of a door which undoubtedly would be used on the aluminium door to reduce draughts. If the current doors really are beyond repair, replacements in an appropriate pattern in hardwood may be more stable.
The external detailing is minimal on these buildings, reduced as it is to the detail of the windows and doors, so it is extremely important to get it right. A well detailed, painted timber door would be more appropriate with the correct bottom, top and side rail proportions."
I would concur with the assessment by the Conservation Officer and accordingly recommend the application be refused.
Representations have been received from Isle of Man Victorian Society Heritage who register their objections to the use of the modern material, preferring instead that they should be in original materials and near the original design as possible.
Manx National Heritage considers that the replacement of the doors in aluminium is inappropriate.
Braddan Parish Commissioners (also applicants) recommend approval.
It is considered that the following who made representations to the planning application meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should be afforded interested party status:
Manx National Heritage Braddan Parish Commissioners
Recommended Decision: Refused Date of Recommendation: 13.07.2006
C: Conditions for approval N: Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal O: Notes attached to refusals
R 1. The proposed doors, by reason of their design and material of construction, are considered to be inappropriate given the Registered Status of the property, and would result in a poorly executed alteration, to the detriment of the appearance of the properties.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made: Refused Date: 3.17.06 Signed: [Handwritten signature]
M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
14 July 2006
14 July 2006
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