21 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
5, Charles Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1af
The proposal at 5 Charles Street, Peel (IM5 1AF), a two-storey vernacular terraced dwelling on the Protected Buildings Register (RB108) within Peel Conservation Area, seeks retrospective consent for six-over-six double-glazed timber sliding sash windows to the front, a traditional four-panelled painted timber door to t…
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The officer judged the replacement windows and doors acceptable because they are historically appropriate for the property in style and material, specifically noting the six-over-six double-glazed tim…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer assessed the window and door replacements against this, finding them to preserve the special character of the registered building.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The replacements were judged to preserve the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found the proposals met this test as they preserve the character of the registered building and conservation area.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special interest. The timber windows and doors were deemed not to detract from the building's special architectural or historic interest.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The proposals were found to preserve the area's character.
General Policy 2
Permits development that respects site surroundings in scale, form, design and does not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Assessed as compliant due to sympathetic design.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving registered buildings, with presumption against alterations unless justified. The proposals were justified as historically appropriate, with no cumulative harm noted.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 23/00523/B and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality, or parking, with an advisory note on potential highway licences.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for any equipment and materials to be placed within the highway for the duration of the proposed works.
