The officer’s report outlining the case and the reasons for refusal is attached in full. The comments below, and the numbering, relate to the applicants letter requesting reconsideration. Applicant 1. The Windows to be replaced are in an extension built twenty years ago and are not in the main house so cannot be considered historic. Response (1) It is accepted that the windows in question are in the main within the extension to the property, but two of the dormer windows are in the original roof of this Registered building. The applicant is therefore incorrect in stating that these should not be considered as being in the main historic house. Applicant 2. The Historic Buildings Consultation Response clearly states that although the rear section of Homestead has been included, it has clearly been changed heavily or constructed more recently; their response is “no comment” and refusal reason N/A. Homestead was listed as a BLI after the previous owners constructed the extension at the rear and since we purchased it; we have not received any correspondence advising us that Homestead was being considered or had been included as a BLI. Response (2) The property was first Registered as a Building of Local Interest in 1992 and a review of this was carried out in 2000. The extension to the rear was noted at that time but the property still considered worthy of being registered. It is therefore appropriate to apply Policy G13 and those policies relating to historic windows and doors to all of the building. Applicant 3. The Windows to be replaced cannot be seen when viewing the front of the house. Response (3) Agreed, the windows in question can not be seen when viewing the front of the house. Applicant 4. The windows are not in prominent view from the roadway and can only be seen if invited into the rear of my property. Response (4) Not agreed. The property is located on the road edge at a junction. 3 of the windows in question face the road, being within a few meters of it and are clearly visible. A further two windows face north and are clearly visible to anyone travelling south on La Rue de la Parade (see photos attached) It is not fact that these windows can only be seen from within the site. Applicant 5. The existing hardwood windows, although have been regularly maintained, are now beyond economical repair. The proposed new windows are of identical design. Response (5) Issue is not taken with the style of the window design but with the material for the frames, namely upvc, which is not appropriate for a Registered building. If the existing timber window frames cannot be repaired they should be replaced with new timber frames in order to accord with the relevant policies of the Island plan. |