**Document:** 06 Planning Statement **Application:** 24/00840/B — Installation of replacement windows and doors **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2024-10-01 **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/32756-braddan-scotland-house-13-north-quay-windows-replacement/documents/1068097 --- # 06 Planning Statement Scotland House - 01 APPLICATION DETAILS Scotland House, North Quay, Douglas Douglas (North Quay) Conservation Area Application for Full Planning Approval Scotland House Limited • Applicant Horncastle Thomas Ltd • Agent - 02 DESIGN - 02.4 DESCRIPTION • DESIGN PRINCIPLES + NATURE OF PROPOSAL It is proposed to replace existing UPVC windows, currently an adhoc mixture of both types + materials - top hung casements and sliding sash, UPVC and aluminum. These will be replaced with timber double glazed sliding sashes whilst the modern aliminum frontage consisting of a door and separate full height window will be replaced with a more traditional timber screen and door, similar to the neighbouring property. This proposal will be an enhancement to the individual building and special quality of the area as a whole. - 03.0 PLANNING POLICY + RELEVANT GUIDANCE The appearance of Scotland house will be improved by replacing the current ad-hoc mixture of upvc and aluminium, casement and sliding sash windows and doors with traditional materials of painted hardwood timber doors and sliding slash windows. Environmental Policy 35, Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. - 02.1 DESCRIPTION Scotland House dates to the nineteenth century. Within a conservation area, the building makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the north quay. This Planning Application seeks approval for replacement windows and doors For clarity, the window replacements at first and second floor, both front and rear ( including rear stair landings) are approved under PA 22/00880/B + 22/00869/CON + 23/00083/B, but are included within this application so that a holistic judgement could be made on the window as whole. This application includes for replacement door and windows within existing openings at ground floor level on both front and rear elevations. - 02.2 DESCRIPTION • BACKGROUND + NEED Scotland house as a whole has undergone extensive alterations. The most intrusive changes visible to the public are the ground floor aluminimum entrance frontage and the replacement UPVC windows. The building has suffered from limited maintenance and repair + has a tired appearance . The replacement of windows + door in traditional materials will ensure the building will enhance and improve contribution to the character and appearance of the North Quay Conservation Area. - 02.3 DESCRIPTION • EXISTING FORM + MATERIALS The removal of elements with limited architectural value and replacement with more traditional elements, will enhance and preserve the building, ensuring its contribution to the townscape is retained. The proposals will cause no adverse affect on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area The site lies within an area designated on the Area Plan for the East adopted in 2020 as Mixed Use (Map 5 Douglas Town Centre) and within the town’s settlement boundary. Planning circular 1/98 Category b) BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREAS 6.Policy If the original windows are in place they should preferably be repaired. If repair is impracticable, replacement windows which would be really visible from a public thorough MUST HAVE THE SAME method of opening as the originals. Whatever the material used in their construction, the windows MUST HAVE THE SAME pattern and section of glazing bars and the same frame sections as the original windows. The property is also within the Douglas (North Quay) Conservation Area 1990 and thus merits protection of its special historic and architectural importance reflected in policies and proposals in the Strategic Plan 2016 and Planning Circular 1/98 guidelines - which aim to protect the historic and architecturally important fabric of the Island. The applicable policies - Strategic Policy 4, Environment Policies 34, 35 and planning circular 1/98 are listed below. The replacement windows will have the same method of opening as the originals and will be in traditional materials. Strategic Policy 4, Proposals for development must: - (a) Protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Ancient Monuments, Registered Buildings, buildings and structures within Conservation Areas buildings and structures within National Heritage Areas and sites of archaeological interest; - (b) protect or enhance the landscape quality and nature conservation value of urban as well as rural areas but especially in respect to development adjacent to Areas of Special Scientific Interest and other designations; and - (c) not cause or lead to unacceptable environmental pollution or disturbance. | | |---| 17/07/2024 ISSUE 03_PLANNING Scotland House Ltd 295_Scotland House North Quay, Douglas Scotland House is a mid terrace, three storey building with attic and basement accommodation and a rear yard. Situated on the north quayside of Douglas inner harbour, it is orientated north to south with views of the harbour. ## 06 Number Scale The proposed works will remove previous unsympathetic alterations; and thermally upgrade windows which will protect the fabric of the building and enhance the setting of the conservation area. xxx @ A3 Planning Statement Largely constructed of Manx stone, the building is rendered with a pitched slate roof and chimney stack on the party wall. It has a single dormer on the front and rear elevation plus roof lights on the rear elevation. A modern rendered single storey extension with mono pitch roof projects into the rear yard. Douglas harbour, north quay and Scotland House in the nineteenth century Do not scale from this drawing • All dimensions must be checked on site prior to commencing works. Any discrepancy found between information given on this drawing and that given elsewhere or recorded on site shall be notified immediately to the project architect in writing. Environment Policy 34 In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred 20 Athol Street Douglas ISLE OF MAN IM1 1JA © horncastle:thomas a r c h i t e c t s + d e s i g n e r s 01624 663 383 ![A photograph showing a harbor scene with several boats moored in the water and a row of multi-story buildings along the waterfront in the background.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/07/7006766.jpg) ![A photograph showing a harbor scene with several boats moored in the water and a row of multi-story buildings along the waterfront, including a distinctive half-timbered structure.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/07/7006767.jpg) ![A photograph showing a harbor scene with boats moored in the foreground and a row of multi-story buildings along the quay in the background.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/07/7006768.jpg) ![A photograph showing a row of buildings along a harbor wall with boats moored in the foreground, including a prominent white building with sash windows.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/07/7006769.jpg) ![A vintage black and white photograph showing a street scene with multi-story buildings and boat masts in the foreground.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/07/7006770.png) --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/32756-braddan-scotland-house-13-north-quay-windows-replacement/documents/1068097*