11 August 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
9a, Stanley Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nx
The application seeks permission to replace the existing timber framed windows and solid panels below with double glazed UPVC framed windows and panels on the front elevation shopfront of a three storey mid-terrace dwelling previously used as a shop.
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The officer considered the key issue to be whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the special character of the Peel Conservation Area under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 199…
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Officer assessed replacement shopfront's impact on special character, finding it preserved on balance despite loss of arched heads, due to retention of form and glazing.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Officer confirmed proposal protects and preserves the Peel Conservation Area, meeting the test.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as compliant, with character preserved via sufficient retention of shopfront elements.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape or amenity. Proposal respected townscape character without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. UPVC replacement of timber accepted despite preference, prioritising style per guidance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on conservation area character a material consideration. Proposal's impact on special character given special attention and found acceptable.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 23/00626/B and its revised plans, finding no significant negative impact on the highway network and does not oppose (DNO) the proposals.
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.; Highway Services HDC have reviewed the revised plans dated 31st July 2023 online for the above application and it continues to have no significant negative impact on the highway network and therefore HDC does not oppose (DNO) the application.
DOI, Highways Development Control
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC have reviewed the revised plans dated 31st July 2023 online for the above application and it continues to have no significant negative impact on the highway network and therefore HDC does not oppose (DNO) the application.
