Regada, Tower Road, St. Helier

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A decision made (20.09.06) to maintain refusal of planning permission for Regada, Tower Road, St. Helier.

Subject:	Regada, Tower Road, St Helier Replace single glazed timber 2 pane sash windows to front elevation with double glazed, uPVC, 2 pane sash windows.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0097	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:		RW/2005/2257
Written Report Title:	Request for re-consideration of Refusal of Planning Permission	Written report – Author:		Richard Glover
Decision(s Maintain decision
Reason(s) for decision: Notwithstanding the case of the applicant the proposed windows would harm the character of the building contrary to Policy HDW5 of the Traditional Timber Windows and External Doors Policy 1999
Action required: Inform the applicant of the decision to maintain the refusal
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 20.09.06

Regada, Tower Road, St. Helier - maintain refusal

Application Number: RW/2005/2257

Request for Reconsideration Report

Site Address	Regada, Tower Road, St. Helier.

Requested by	Mr. P BLe Sueur	Agent

Description	Replace single glazed timber 2 pane sash windows to front elevation with double glazed, uPVC, 2 pane sash windows. 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	19/01/2006

Zones	Built-Up Area Green Backdrop Zone

Policies	Traditional Timber Windows and External Doors 1999 Policy HDW5

Recommendation

Approve

Comments on Case	This request has been submitted on the basis that the applicant considers that there are special circumstances that pertain to the property. These circumstances are that an elderly relative of the applicant resides at the property and is not in a position to fund the replacement of the windows in timber. The applicant, who is the owner of the property, states that he is not willing to justify the extra expense of replacement timber windows due to the general condition of the property. The applicant has also pointed out that without exception every property in Tower Road has replacement windows, the majority of which are uPVC and the design of others does not follow traditional proportions. Whilst the personal circumstances of the applicant/owner of the property bear little scrutiny and would not in themselves justify a departure from the Policies of the Island Plan the context of the building add weight to this Request for Reconsideration. Virtually every property in the immediate vicinity of the subject building has replacement uPVC window frames, and indeed many of their designs and proportions do not reflect historical or traditional patterns. The subject building is not included on the Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historic Interest in Jersey and as such it would be unreasonable to withhold permission for replacement uPVC window frames.

Recommendation	Approve

Reasons	The replacement of the timber window frames for uPVC frames would not significantly harm the character of the building or the amenity of the area

Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan Latter from Applicant detailing Request for Reconsideration

Endorsed by		Date