19 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Flat 1, Harbour Lights, Shore Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ah
The site is a mixed-use property with a ground-floor café and upper-floor apartments in the Peel Conservation Area, focusing on the rear yard bounded by Queen Street. The proposal seeks registered building consent to demolish part of the unpainted render boundary wall to form a garage with a terrace above and install a…
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The key issue was whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the special character of the Peel Conservation Area. The officer noted that the Queen Street elevation has a mixed form with little rh…
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The officer judged the proposal preserves the character, as the boundary wall alterations do not significantly impact the special character.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant because the conservation area is protected and preserved by the limited-impact garage creation.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The proposal meets this test as it does not harm the area's character or appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on conservation area character is a material consideration, including effects on setting or views. The officer found no significant harm from the proposals in this rear yard location.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
