27 November 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Cornhill City House, 9, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1as
The proposal involves installing replacement hardwood timber framed sliding sash windows to the front elevation of 9 Hope Street, a substantial three-storey terraced residential property in Castletown that contributes to the character of the Conservation Area.
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The officer determined the proposal complies with Planning Circular 1/98, particularly Policy 6, as the replacement windows have the same method of opening (sliding sash), sectional glazing bars, and …
The Alteration and Replacement of Windows Circular 1/98 - Policy 6
Policy 6 requires that if original windows cannot be repaired, replacements visible from public thoroughfares must have the same method of opening, pattern and section of glazing bars, and frame sections as the originals. The officer assessed that the proposed hardwood timber sliding sash windows match these features of the originals, despite existing casement windows not being original. This compliance ensures no harm and actually enhances the Conservation Area.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the plans and information 1713/1 and Photographs x 2 submitted and date stamped 13th September 2007.
Glazing bar replication
The replacement windows must replicate the glazing bar pattern as shown on the submitted photographs.
Do not oppose
No objection
