Consider Notice of Review Request: Rhu House, Rhu Road, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Pa48 7Tp (Ref: 25/0003/Lrb)
Argyll and Bute Council · 7 April 2025
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Classification: OFFICIAL case: LBA-130-2030 Site Address: Rhu House, Rhu Road, Port Charlotte, Isle Of Islay, PA48 7TP Case Detail: Installation Of Replacement Windows And Door At: Rhu House Rhu Road Port Charlotte Isle Of Islay I have comments to make on your reply. The reason I did not specify actual houses is that I was concerned about GDPR and did not want to fall foul of the data protection legislation. Having phoned the planning department I was advised that the information was in the public domain therefore could be used in my appeal. I have checked various applications on the planning website and have included them in my reply today. I have also included partial quotes on the planning permitted correspondence Regards Ann Smith The application site, which comprises a detached, two storey dwellinghouse known as Rhu House which is a Category B Listed Building (Ref: LB1243) The house is in fact semi detached the proposed incorporation of a 4-pane window into the proposed design of the replacement door Proposal is for plain window no glazing bars frosted glass for privacy. The Council notes that the appellant has not provided details of those dwellings, Listed or otherwise, to which she refers in her statement of case. Details: Cat B Main Street 18/00723/pp “*It should be noted that, although the building is category ‘B’ listed, an application for listed building consent is not being required in this instance. As the openings are not changing, the removal of the existing frames does not entail loss of any historic fabric and the proposed windows are a clearly improvement, it is not considered that the works will affect the building’s character as a building of special architectural or historic interest”
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Classification: OFFICIAL Cat B Main Street 17/03058/pp and 17/03059/lib “Whilst it would always be preferable that the replacement windows were of timber construction, in this case the windows installed are of a high quality sash and case type and it is not considered that their construction in upvc presents an unacceptable impact upon the Listed Building” Cat B Main Street 20/00224pp “Replacement windows are designed to benefit the house occupants with regard to reducing energy consumption. In a conservation area the first consideration should be repair and refurbish of the doors and windows. If that proves to be impractical the replacements should be designed to replicate and/or improve the existing as far as possible. In this case modern materials will be used” Cat B Main Street 22/0971/pp and 22/0970lib “Subject to conditions, the proposal would preserve the architectural and historical interest of the listed building, and thus meet the requirements of Policy 7 of NPF4 and Policies LDP 3, LDP 9 and SG LDP ENV 16(a) of the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2015. As such, listed building consent should be granted for the proposal.” Cat B Main Street 20/00224/pp “The proposal is to replace five windows to the front of the property. They are visible within the streetscape but as they should be recessed within their openings to match the existing style, proportions and positioning they are unlikely to be incongruous The new windows are to be of white uPVC which is acceptable in this case.” Cat B Shore Street 23/02122/pp and 23/02123/lib “In response to the concerns raised, the proposed windows have been amended to include a sash opening movement in order to protect the architectural interest of the building. This approach is also considered to be consistent with HES guidance on Managing Change, and the Council's Guidance on replacement of windows in listed buildings and conservation areas. Additionally, there were no 3rd party representations made.” Cat B Shore Street 15/01050/lib -“ The windows which are proposed to be renewed are of good quality with a traditional appearance, despite the modern materials.”
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Classification: OFFICIAL Cat C Main Street 23/01010/pp “The new replacement windows installed in March 2023 are considered an improvement and consist of white upvc sliding sash and case” Cat C Main Street 22/01887/lib and 22/01889/pp Unlisted Main Street 21/00875/pp “The proposal will not give rise to any material planning considerations which would support a recommendation other than approval of an application which accords with Local Development Plan policy and relevant guidance. “ All of these examples I have given were mentioned in my original statement though not identified.All these examples have been granted planning permission.All are UPVC,some four pane some two pane. Ann Smith