21 April 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Cornhill City House, 9, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1as
The proposal involves replacing all 26 existing windows at Cornhill City House, 9 Hope Street, Castletown, with uPVC windows: sliding sash style on the front elevation to match the traditional character, and casement style on the rear.
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The officer assessed the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring works in a Conservation Area to preserve or enhance its character and appearance.
Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. Officer tested front windows (sliding sash accepted as preserving character), front doors (acceptable overall despite not ideal), and rear elements (no impact). Proposal passed the test by preserving the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Sets out that development in Conservation Areas will only be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the area. Proposal's design, form, and mass found acceptable without altering the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Concerns character and appearance. Works assessed as preserving the Conservation Area without harmful impact on surrounding area.
Environment Policy 10
Relevant due to High Risk Tidal Flood Zone, but no Flood Risk Assessment required as proposal does not alter built fabric.
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.
Sliding sash window details
The replacement sliding sash windows are to feature run through sash horns. Reason: To preserve the character of the Proposed Conservation Area within which the property sits.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 23/00141/B and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, with an advisory note about potential highway licences.
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.
