26 July 2011 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
7 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nr
The proposal involves modifying an existing balcony on the eastern elevation (facing Mona Street) of a fourth-floor apartment in a converted chapel building, by building a flat roof dormer to incorporate the balcony area into the master bedroom, increasing usable floor space.
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The officer considered the main issues as the impact on the Registered Building's character of special architectural or historic interest per ENV32 and on the Peel Conservation Area per ENV35.
Environment Policy 32
Requires that extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would detrimentally affect its special architectural or historic character will not be permitted. Officer assessed the flat roof dormer would alter the roofline but due to limited visibility from public views (narrow Mona Street, building height, setback), public appreciation of the building's interest unchanged, no demonstrable harm. Conservation Officer applied RB/3 and RB/5 criteria, noting prior dormers and low visibility justified acceptability on balance.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas which preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Similar conclusions to ENV32: proposal causes no demonstrable harm to building's special interest, thus preserves Conservation Area character. Existing alterations like dormers already part of roofscape.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the alteration to existing fourth floor balcony to create additional floor space (in association with 11/00595/CON), Apartment 7, Christian Street, Peel as shown by 1103/AO, 1103/Al, 1103/A2, 1103/A3, 1103/A4, 1103/A5, 1103/A6, 1103/A7 and 1103/A8 all received 26th April 2011.
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.
no objection
