1 Newbury Cottages, La Route de St. Aubin, St. Helier

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A decision made (26/09/2007) regarding: The Rookery, 1 Newbury Cottages, La Route de St Aubin, , St. Helier. Replace single aluminium windows with double glazed UPVC windows. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2007-0253		Application Number: RW/2007/1242 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	The Rookery, 1 Newbury Cottages, La Route de St Aubin, St Helier	Date of Decision Summary:		28/09/07
Decision Summary Author:	Elizabeth Stables	Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written	Person Giving Oral Report:		Richard Glover
Written Report Title :	The Rookery	Date of Written Report:		19/09/07
Written Report Author:	Elizabeth Stables	Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: The Rookery, 1 Newbury Cottages, La Route de St Aubin, , St. Helier, , Replace single aluminium windows with double glazed UPVC windows. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION.
Decision(s): The Minister decided to Approve this application
Reason(s) for Decision: Having regard to the existing aluminium window frames in the property, the fact that the ground floor openings on the road side are not original, and the number of upvc window frames in the vicinity it was decided that this Request for Reconsideration should be allowed.
Resource Implications:
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:			Position:
Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 28th September 2007

1 Newbury Cottages, La Route de St. Aubin, St. Helier - Request for Reconsideration.

Application Number: RW/2007/1242

Request for Reconsideration Report

Site Address	The Rookery, 1 Newbury Cottages, La Route de St Aubin, St. Helier.

Requested by	Mrs. V STwohig	Agent	Elegant Windows

Description	Replace single aluminium windows with double glazed UPVC windows. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION.

Type	Replacement Windows

Original Decision	REFUSED

Conditions
Reasons	1. The existing aluminium framed windows, which appear to be unauthorized, are considered to be damaging to the appearance of this property which was built prior to 1920. The replacement of these with upvc frames is considered to be unacceptable for the same reason and would be contrary to Policy G13(iii) of the Jersey Island Plan 2002 and specifically Policy HWD5.

Determined by	Delegated Refused

Date	18/07/2007

Zones	Built-Up Area

Policies	G3

Recommendation

The replacement of the existing aluminium framed windows with upvc is considered unacceptable and damaging to the appearance of this historic building, contrary to Policy G3(iii) of the Jersey Island Plan 2002. In the event that any of the existing aluminium frames are found to benefit from an approval, permission be granted to replace these with like-for-like replacements.

Comments on Case	The property is in a highly prominent location on La Route de St Aubin. This is not a Registered property but pre-dates 1920. The property currently has 2 pane single glazed aluminium windows with narrow frames. Permission is sought to replace these with 2 pane double glazed upvc frames with much wider rails. The policy is unclear for non-Registered buildings where the existing windows are not original. The applicant claims that the existing windows were approved in 1984 when a shop front was removed. Confirmation of this is being sought. Policy G3 requires design details, colours, materials and finishes to reflect or complement the style and traditions of local buildings. Although the 2 pane style and vertical sliding sash method of opening of the windows sought is acceptable, the upvc material is not. For this reason the recommendation is for refusal. The letter requesting reconsideration is attached. The applicant refers to the previous permission in 1984, confirmation of which will be given at the meeting, and makes reference to the many upvc windows in the vicinity. A visit from the Minister is requested. The applicant claims he does not want, and cannot afford timber frames, but would consider like-for-like replacements as an alternative. He makes reference to damp in the property and to the health of his elderly mother.

Recommendation	That having reconsidered the recommendation permission be refused, but based on Policy G3(iii) rather than G13, since the building is not Registered, or HWD5 which the Historic Buildings Officer has advised is to be updated. The refusal should therefore read as follow: The replacement of the existing aluminium framed windows with upvc is considered unacceptable and damaging to the appearance of this historic building, contrary to Policy G3(iii) of the Jersey Island Plan 2002. In the event that any of the existing aluminium frames are found to benefit from an approval, permission be granted to replace these with like-for-like replacements.



Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan Letter from applicant dated 23/08/07 Photos on file.

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