5 December 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Vicar & Wardens Of St. Germans Cathedral, Corrin Hall, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
The proposal involves replacing the existing metal-framed single-glazed windows in a 1950s flat-roofed annex (Song School) of Corrin Hall with new double-glazed units to improve energy efficiency and visual appearance.
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The officer assessed the proposal primarily against the site's location in a Conservation Area, focusing on character and appearance per GP2, EP35, and Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy CA/2.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, or locality; and regard energy reduction best practice. Officer found proposal compliant as it enhances visual appearance with sympathetic timber windows, improves energy efficiency via double glazing, and does not harm character or amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as compliant since replacements improve the unremarkable 1950s extension's appearance and complement the main hall and surroundings.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of Conservation Area is material consideration. Proposal preserves character by upgrading unsympathetic windows to match main building style.
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 Highways Interest in this application
Peel Town Commissioners provided two consultation responses on multiple planning applications including 18/01076/B, stating no objection to the replacement windows at Corrin Hall, St German Cathedral.
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:; f. 18/01076/B Replacement of windows at Corrin Hall, St German Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionWhen these applications were considered by the Commissioners they do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below:; b. 18/01076/B Replacement windows at Corrin Hall, St German Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel (Amended Drawings)
