**Document:** Grandstand Planning Statement **Application:** 13/91228/B — Replacement windows to control stair tower, replacement lobby to press centre, new reception and access ramp to press centre **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2013-11-29 **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/4997-braddan-grandstand-replacement-windows/documents/1294510 --- # Grandstand Planning Statement Secretary of the Planning Committee Department of Infrastructure Murray House Mount Havelock DOUGLAS IM1 2SF 14 October 2013 RECEIVED ON 16 OCT 2013 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE Dear Sirs Re: Proposed replacement windows, replacement lobby to press centre, new reception to press centre + access ramp • Grandstand • Douglas • ISLE OF MAN We enclose 4 copies of drawings, as indicated on the enclosed drawing register, for the full planning application of the above-mentioned project, together with copies of the relevant completed application forms. We note that there is no application fee payable in respect of this. We trust this will be satisfactory; however, if you require any additional information, please do contact us. Yours Sincerely Karen Horncastle for + on behalf of Horncastle Thomas Limited 20 Athol Street Douglas ISLE OF MAN IM1 1JA Registered Office Horncastle Thomas Limited Registered in the ISLE OF MAN No - 125588C K Horncastle RIBA M L Thomas RIBA Directors www.horncastlethomas.im 01624 663 383 horncastle:thomas is a RIBA Chartered Practice Full Planning Application for replacement windows, replacement lobby to press centre, proposed new reception and access ramp to reception area. 20. Further information relevant to planning application. ### Proposal The proposal comprises the external refurbishment of the windows to the existing stair tower of the grandstand and its associated entrances at lower level. The present windows are in poor repair and are not energy efficient, only being single glazed. They have reached the end of their design life, requiring replacement. It is intended that these elements be replaced with more energy efficient double glazed curtain walling in white pvc coated aluminium with an anti sun blue tint to the glazing. These materials match the existing replacements to the control tower. As part of the works it is intended that the poor quality pvc lobby is replaced with an entrance that is more appropriate. It is proposed that it consist of simple frameless glazing to a feature brick wall of Flemish bond. The brick will be a smooth red brick to match the existing. Projecting heads of bricks with splayed faces will provide relief and shadow on the wall. This is replicated on the opposite side, where the existing ramps into the building are removed and replaced with a compliant ramp. These simple additions will have a positive visual impact on the building, highlighting the entrances. RECEIVED ON 16 OCT 2013 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE --- *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/4997-braddan-grandstand-replacement-windows/documents/1294510*