21 January 2026 · Delegated - A Morgan, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control
Flat 1, 5, Atholl Place, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1he
The proposal involves replacing the existing non-traditional front door, framing, and top light with a new barn-style composite door in similar plastic materials at a terraced dwelling in Peel's Mixed Use area and Conservation Area.
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The officer assessed the proposal against conservation policies, noting that windows and doors are critical elements in gauging a building's age and purpose.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of Conservation Area character and appearance. Officer tested the door replacement's impact on the area's character, finding the non-traditional proposal acceptable as it does not worsen the existing non-traditional door, thus preserving the character.
Strategic Policy 1
Addresses needs for access. Considered as part of general standards but no specific issues raised.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires use of local materials. Noted but no conflict found with plastic materials similar to existing.
Strategic Policy 4
Protect or enhance Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. Applied via Section 18 test.
Spatial Policy 5
Make positive contribution to areas. Proposal does not harm, though enhancement declined.
General Policy 2
General standards for acceptable development including highway safety. No issues identified.
Environment Policy 34
Use of traditional materials. Existing is non-traditional; proposal similar and not worse.
Environment Policy 42
Promotes development taking account of locality in design. Design assessed as acceptable in context.
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.
