26 July 2011 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
7 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nr
The proposal involved replacing a roof light with a 3m wide x 1.5m tall flat roof dormer on the western elevation of Apartment 7 in Chapel Court, a converted registered building (No. 194) at the corner of Christian Street and Mona Street in Peel's Conservation Area.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the building's landmark status in the conservation area and its special architectural interest, noting prior sympathetic conversion with recessed balconies an…
Environment Policy 32
Requires that extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would detrimentally affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted. Officer judged the dormer adversely affects character due to position and visibility; conservation officer noted general presumption against alterations under linked RB/5 unless justified, which was not demonstrated here amid cumulative changes.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas which preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Proposal fails as dormer adds visual clutter harmful to the area's special interest via the landmark building; assessed against building's setting and contribution to local scene per RB/3.
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