17 September 2007 · Secretary, Planning Committee
14, Mona Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qd
The proposal sought permission to retain uPVC inward-opening casement windows and a uPVC box-framed window installed without consent on the front elevation of a terraced property being renovated into apartments. The site is in a predominantly residential area within the Windsor Road Conservation Area.
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Policy 6 in Planning Circular 1/98 'The Alteration and Replacement of Windows'
Requires replacement windows visible from public thoroughfares to have the same method of opening, pattern/section of glazing bars, and frame sections as originals if repair is impracticable. Officer assessed that ground/first floor windows matched glazing but used wrong inward casement opening; second floor had incorrect 50/50 split vs original larger lower pane.
Town and Country Planning Act 1999, Section 18(4)
Mandates special attention to preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal tested against this for front elevation changes; officer found uPVC windows and box frame harmed streetscene and area character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Provides guidance for historic environment protection. Cited alongside Douglas Local Plan; applied to assess visual impact in Conservation Area, where modern uPVC failed to preserve original features.
No objection
