10 April 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Mrs F Mullen
Victoria Cottage, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ah
The proposal involved replacing the existing rotten, single-glazed timber windows on the front elevation of Victoria Cottage, a two-storey stone-faced cottage in St Mark's, with plastic-framed (uPVC) sliding sash windows with horns to match the existing style.
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The officer noted that while plastic-framed windows with added-on horns do not perfectly replicate traditional timber sliding sashes (quoting an appeal inspector that 'horns are a function of timber d…
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Requires developments in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance appearance. Officer doubted plastic frames would fully achieve this but found acceptable given context and matching form.
Environment Policy 35
Strategic Plan policy permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Whilst not enhancing, proposal accorded with vicinity precedents and was not harmful.
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 plastic-framed sliding sashes as shown as described in the drawings and information all received on 1st February, 2008.
no objection
Malew Parish Commissioners object to planning application 08/00194/B for replacement windows at Victoria Cottage, St Marks, due to its location within the St Mark’s conservation area and the need for materials to meet conservation criteria.
Key concern: property is within the St Mark’s conservation area and the materials used should meet the conservation criteria
Malew Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThey wish to object to these planning applications, as the property is within the St Mark’s conservation area and the materials used should meet the conservation criteria.
The appeals involved refusals for uPVC window and door replacements in conservation areas at properties in Peel, Ramsey, and Douglas due to harm to character from non-compliant designs and materials. Appellants argued practicality, low maintenance, energy efficiency, cost, and precedents of uPVC nearby; councils defended strict policy compliance per Circular 1/98 and PPS policies. Inspectors analysed impacts on conservation area character, considering visibility from public thoroughfares, replication of original details/opening methods, and material suitability. Outcomes: split decision allowing rear elements only (Peel), full retrospective approval (Ramsey due to existing non-original casements), and dismissal (Douglas to uphold sliding sash character).
Precedent Value
Strict enforcement in visible front elevations of conservation areas prioritised over functionality/cost; success possible if originals absent/impractical and matches existing street patterns, but detailed submissions critical. Future applicants should provide full replication drawings and explore grants before uPVC proposals.
Inspector: David Ward, Michael Hurley, Andrew D Kirby
