Le Fonds Greve, Mont les Vaux, St. Brelade

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A decision made (26.10.06) to maintain refusal of planning permission for Le Fonds Greve, Mont le Vaux, St. Brelade.

Subject:	Le Fonds Greve, Le Mont les Vaux, St Brelade. Replace existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed pvcu.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0113	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		P/2006/1265
Written Report Title:	Request for Reconsideration of refusal of Planning Permission	Written report – Author:		Timothy Furmidge
Decision Maintain Refusal of Planning Permission
Reasons for decision: The Minister decided to maintain the Refusal of Planning Permission as the proposal is contrary to the policies of the Island Plan and no other material considerations outweighed the provisions of the Plan. However, the Minister was of a clear view that if the windows were replaced with timber double glazed units, the proposal may be looked upon more sympathetically by the Minister.
Action required: Notify agent of the decision.
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 26.10.06

Le Fonds Greve, Mont les Vaux, St. Brelade

Application Number: RW/2006/1265

Request for Reconsideration Report

Site Address	Le Fonds Greve, Le Mont les Vaux, St. Brelade.

Requested by	Mr & Mrs. CCook	Agent	Millennium Windows

Description	Replace existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed pvcu. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission.

Type	Replacement Windows

Original Decision	REFUSED

Conditions
Reasons	1. The proposed replacement windows would by virtue of their proportions, details and materials, detract from the intrinsic architectural quality and historic value of this building, which is 80 years old or over, contrary to Policy HDW5, 1999.

Determined by	Delegated Refused

Date	11/08/2006

Zones	Built Up Area Green Zone

Policies	G2 General Development Considerations, C5 Green Zone and HWD5 Policy for Replacement Windows in Buildings over 80 years old.

Recommendation

Comments on Case	In the applicant’s letter, it is stated that the house was originally two houses, which was converted in to one and rendered in the 1960’s and a extension added in 1995. The house has been checked over by Societe Jerriaise but they had little interest in the property. There are 3 modern developments on Mont Les Vaux and 8 BLI’s and 2 SSI’s in this area. Overall there are approximately 32 other buildings in this road, of these buildings there are 18 building that have uPVC windows. He states that this constitutes a significant majority of building in this area with uPVC windows. He also mentions that on the Policy note there is a presumption there where buildings have not retained their original windows, then contemporary materials would be allowed. The Agent also mentions about the windows needing repair and replacement and the usage of mahogany wood grain effect uPVC windows would be much cheaper than timber frames; have less maintenance problems and would have little visual impact in the street scene. Policy HWD5 relates to building over 80 years old and says that it is encouraged to retain the original windows and replacement windows should be replicated in the same style and detail as the original. The policy also states that this will be applied flexibly and each application will be treated on its merits, having regard to the quality of neighbouring buildings and other material factors. Having taken a site visit on 8th August 2006, I studied and took photographs of the site and neighbouring properties. The direct neighbouring properties where found to be of good quality with timber sash windows. However, properties opposite and further down the road did have uPVC double glazed windows. Therefore, the use of wood effect uPVC windows in this property would detract from the intrinsic architectural quality and historic value and would have a detrimental impact to historic neighbouring properties and to the street scene as a whole

Recommendation	Maintain Refusal

Reasons	As original refusal

Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan, Letter from Agent dated 6th September 2006.

Endorsed by		Date