28 July 2016 · Delegated - Interim Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
The Old Bakery, 4, Factory Lane, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hf
The proposal involves adding one rear dormer window to an existing house in Peel Conservation Area, matching the size (1100mm x 1700mm), white uPVC cladding, brown hardwood window, and slate roof of the current dormers.
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The main issues were the effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and townscape, the main dwelling, and neighbouring properties.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of landscape/townscape or amenity of residents/locality. Assessed as compliant due to dormer matching existing features and not appearing out of place in the area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. The rear dormer preserves Conservation Area qualities as it aligns with varying heights and traditional window proportions nearby.
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. This approval relates to the Site Plan and Ref 004a both date stamped received 8 April 2016 and Specification, Ref 001 Existing and Proposed and Ref 004b all date stamped received 7 July 2016.
no objections to the proposal
no objection to the planning application
Peel Town Commissioners stated no objection to the application in two consultations, and DOI Highways Division confirmed no highways interest.
Peel Town Commissioners
No Objectionthey do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below
Peel Town Commissioners
No Objectionthey do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 18-04-2016