**Document:** CON Consultation 1 Reg Building Officer
**Application:** 23/10116/AIR — Information in relation to condition 4 for 21/00085/GB - Information on proposed windows including openings
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2023-11-03
**Parish:** Rushen
**Document Type:** consultation / consultation_response
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/27316-rushen-bayqueen-hotel-windows/documents/1037512

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# CON Consultation 1 Reg Building Officer

## Spencer, Daniel

From: Sinden, Thomas Sent: 23 October 2023 14:54 To: Spencer, Daniel Subject: RE: AIRC Number 23/10116/AIR has been received. Attachments: AIRC Number 23/10116/AIR has been received.

Hi Dan Having waded through the planning history to attempt to understand the condition, it is apparent that its purpose was to ensure that the replacement towers emulate the (previously) existing buildings. Having looked at the window designs of the (now demolished) building, I am not happy to approve the designs proposed as the opening method, frame sizes and fenestration pattern is too far removed from the existing. The top opening casement elements are too heavy in comparison to the sash openers in the existing photo, whilst the ground floor windows would benefit from the horizontal mullion being positioned half way down the window, is per the existing. I have included an extract of the proposed styles, and photos of the existing tower windows.

## 2

![Architectural elevation drawing showing detailed window specifications and finishes.](https://images.planningportal.im/2023/10/204709.jpg)

## 3

![A close-up photograph of the corner of a white building featuring multiple rows of arched windows with reddish-brown frames.](https://images.planningportal.im/2023/10/7079410.jpg)

![A photograph showing the exterior facade of a white building with distinctive arched windows and a red car parked in the foreground.](https://images.planningportal.im/2023/10/7079411.jpg)

Are you happy to give this feedback to the applicant, or would you prefer me to go back directly? Thanks Tom

## Tom Sinden

Assistant Registered Buildings Officer Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA) Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas Isle of Man IM1 2SF

e-mail: thomas.sinden@gov.im

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