11 December 2018 · Planning Committee
R N L I, Peel Lifeboat Station, The Breakwater, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1tg
The proposal involves upgrading the Peel Lifeboat Station to house a new, wider Shannon class lifeboat, including a 3.25m extension to the north with matching reconstituted sandstone walls and a timber-clad bay window projection, widening the main southern door by 0.7m, internal reorganisation for improved crew facilit…
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The development was recommended for approval as it enhances an essential emergency service in the national interest, with no lasting significant adverse environmental impact.
General Policy 3
Permits development of overriding national need in land use planning terms where no reasonable alternative exists. The lifeboat upgrade was deemed nationally essential with no alternatives, overriding the Public Open Space designation. Assessed as acceptable given sensitivity to location next to Peel Castle and marine environment.
Transport Policy 13
Development in/around harbours must not compromise harbour viability or detract from historic character. Works do not hinder other users and maintain functional appearance; temporary access restrictions controlled separately under Highways Act.
Transport Policy 14
Schemes impacting harbour ecology/archaeology require EIA. No perceived impacts evidenced by lack of DEFA or Manx National Heritage objections; no subtidal works.
Recreation Policy 2
Prohibits loss of open space/recreation unless overall community gain with no significant effect on provision or amenity. Proposal in Public Open Space but provides community gain via enhanced lifesaving service and visitor education without unacceptable loss.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection; proposal would not change permanent site access or parking demand; drainage to be consulted separately; construction traffic management to be agreed in advance
Peel Town Commissioners raised no objection to the application. DEFA Inland Fisheries identified the site as within 9m of a watercourse but provided no explicit recommendation.
Key concern: within 9 m of a water course
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Peel Town Commissioners considered the following planning applications at their Committee meeting and they do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below; d. 18/01038/B Proposed extension of lifeboat station at Peel Lifeboat Station, The Breakwater, Peel
DEFA Inland Fisheries
No CommentThe following planning applications have been identified as being within 9 m of a watercourse and the owners/agents asked for further information.; 18/01038/B Peel Lifeboat Station
