24 March 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
25, Douglas Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ba
The site is a 2.5 storey end-terrace dwelling in a narrow terraced street within Peel Conservation Area, featuring a dilapidated lean-to extension of 7m² with white render and corrugated roof at the rear yard.
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The key consideration was the impact of demolition on the character and appearance of Peel Conservation Area. The existing lean-to is largely screened from view by boundary fencing, not readily visibl…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affecting townscape character or local amenity. Officer found demolition respects appearance of site and street scene, with neutral impact.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance, protecting special features. Demolition preserves character as lean-to makes no positive contribution.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact of proposals in conservation areas on special character is a material consideration. No adverse impact on special character identified.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption in favour of retaining buildings making positive contribution to conservation area character; applies to demolition. Lean-to does not make positive contribution, so demolition acceptable.
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.
no highways interest in the application
Both DOI Flood Risk Management Division and DOI Highways Division have no interest in the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16.02.2021
