10 May 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
The Post Office House, Station Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ah
The proposal involves replacing all existing windows on the former post office and shop building, now approved for residential use, with new UPVC windows in a 50/50 top-opening design mimicking sliding sashes, and altering the front elevation by removing large shop windows and installing smaller residential-style windo…
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The officer considered the proposal's impact on the building's façade and streetscene in the context of its recent change to residential use and location in a proposed Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires maintaining visual amenity of the area (b, c, g). Officer assessed the window replacements and shop front changes as acceptable in design, layout, and arrangement, in keeping with the building and not harming streetscene.
Environment Policy 35
Seeks to preserve or enhance character and appearance of Conservation Areas. Proposal preserves the area's character despite UPVC use, as existing windows are non-traditional and new design mimics sliding sashes with negligible impact.
Environment Policy 34
Requires traditional materials for pre-1920s buildings. Noted but not central, as focus was on overall character preservation given non-traditional existing windows; UPVC accepted as replacement has negligible impact.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objections
No Highways Interest
Highway Services HDC and German Parish Commissioners both have no objections to application 22/01539/B for replacement windows at The Old Post Office, Station Road, St Johns.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for any equipment and materials to be placed within the highway for the duration of the proposed works.; Highways Development Control notes the change to description and additions uploaded on 6 March 2023 and has no further comment to make to those previously submitted on 3 January 2023.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the change to description and additions uploaded on 6 March 2023 and has no further comment to make to those previously submitted on 3 January 2023.
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objections to the following planning applications; 2201539 The Old Post Office Station Road St Johns replacement windows
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objections to the following planning applications; 22/1539 C Pearce The Old Post Office Station Road St Johns installation of replacement windows to all elevations and removal of large window to front of building and replace with smaller windows
