14 February 2007 · Council of Ministers
37, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dp
The proposal involves replacing the existing timber framed windows on this two-storey mid-terrace house in a run-down 19th century terraced area of Douglas with UPVC sliding sash style windows at the front (painted brown originally) and UPVC casement windows at the rear (painted white originally).
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The main consideration was the effect of the replacement windows on the character of the building and the street scene. Planning Circular 1/98 states that replacement windows should preferably simulat…
Windows Policy 1/98 'Buildings in Conservation Areas'
Requires replacement windows to preferably match originals in glazing bar pattern, but allows relaxed approach if pattern retained, to enhance terrace groups. Officer and inspector assessed that proposed UPVC windows retain existing glazing pattern, replicate layouts in original openings, and improve over run-down timber frames; many locals have similar UPVC, so no harm to character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the installation of uPVC sliding sash and casement windows as shown in drawing numbers 01 and 02 date stamped 3rd November 2006.
no objection to the proposals
Douglas Borough Council (Borough Engineer and Surveyor's Department) has no objection to application 06/01912/B among others.
Borough of Douglas
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
The original application (06/01912/B) by Manx Housing Trust sought permission to install UPVC sliding sash windows to the front and UPVC casement windows to the rear, replacing existing windows in a run-down 19th-century terraced house. The Director of Planning & Building Control recommended permission in line with Planning Circular 1/98, noting the site's non-conservation status and prevalence of similar replacements nearby. The inspector assessed the proposal against the Circular's emphasis on simulating original glazing patterns, concluding that the UPVC designs would retain appropriate frame layouts and enhance the street scene despite lacking some historical glazing bars. No third-party evidence was submitted. The inspector recommended granting permission subject to conditions on commencement and approved drawings.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that in non-protected terraced housing, uPVC window replacements can be approved if they broadly mimic original sash proportions and glazing patterns, even if not exact replicas, prioritising enhancement of run-down street scenes over strict historical accuracy.
Inspector: David Ward
