Timber window replacement at 26 Ethelbert Crescent, Margate

“This application seeks consent for the replacement of double glazed powder coated metal windows to double glazed sealed timber windows to the rear and side elevations.”

“No. 26 is located on the southern side of Ethelbert Crescent with open space including a putting course on the opposite side of the road and the seafront beyond this. The building is currently split into flats. The site is within the Cliftonville DPD area as designated in the Proposals Map of the Local Plan. The building is part of terrace of 11, five storey buildings (including the basement), with rear access from Cliftonville Mews accessed from Edgar Road to the west.”

“F/TH/12/0638 - Change of use from HMO to 3No. flats with pitched roof extension and boundary wall. Approved 18th October 2012.”

“The proposal would see the replacement of some ill fitting double glazed powder coated metal windows to the rear and side elevations of no. 26 with double glazed sealed timber windows. These works are considered to enhance the character and appearance of the host building and its conservation area setting and no objection is raised by the conservation officer.”

“The proposal would see the replacement of double glazed powder coated metal windows to double glazed sealed timber windows to the rear and side elevations of no. 26 Ethelbert Crescent. There would be no adverse impact on the character or appearance of the building or its conservation area setting, the living conditions of surrounding residents or those of its own occupants or highway safety or parking. Given this, it is recommended that Members approve this application.”

“TDC Conservation Officer: Following a review of the submitted documentation, I raise no objection. No.26 Ethelbert Crescent is a prominent sea-facing building, set within the Clifftop Conservation Area, that requires significant repairs to the rear.”

“As part of the repairs, this application has been submitted to seek consent to replace all of the existing, ill-fitting metal framed double-glazed windows within the rear elevation and outrigger with appropriately designed, timber framed, double-glazed windows.”

“As set out above, this application would see the replacement of double glazed powder metal coated windows to double glazed sealed timber windows to the rear and side elevations in the same openings and of the same size as the existing.”

“Transportation It is noted that the proposal relates only to the replacement of windows within the building and this would not result in any adverse impact to the local highway network, highway safety or parking, in accordance with Policy TP06 of the Thanet Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.”

“Councillor Matterface proposed and Councillor Wright seconded that the officer recommendation to approve be AGREED, subject to the following conditions:”

“2 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 26/797/JE/PL01 Rev A…”