25 March 2019 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
7 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nr
The proposal involves replacing the existing decorative wrought iron balustrade and wooden handrail on a fourth-floor west-facing balcony of a subdivided former chapel building with frameless 21.5mm laminated toughened glass (SG12 system) fixed into a chromed base, providing uninterrupted views.
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The key issue was whether replacing the wrought iron balustrade and wooden handrail with frameless laminated toughened glass would detrimentally affect the appearance and character of the Registered B…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed the glass replacement complies as it reduces visual impact on the balcony, which is recessed and limited visibility.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special architectural or historic interest. The dormer balcony is non-original; glass change deemed not significant/adverse, supported by Registered Buildings Officer.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Frameless glass reduces impact versus existing railings, preserving area quality.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Modern glass not traditional, but accepted as it minimises visual intrusion on Registered Building in Conservation Area.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers Registered Building's importance, physical features, and setting. Balustrade not a key registered feature; change to glass aligns with low-impact assessment given building's historic interest from former chapel use.
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.
do not object to the application
Peel Town Commissioners provided two consultation responses on application 19/00123/GB, both indicating no opposition to the proposal for iron railings on balcony at 8 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel.
Peel Town Commissioners
No Objection19/00123/B and 19/00124/B Iron railings on balcony at 8 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel was not opposed.
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners do not oppose the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below:; l. 19/00123/B and 19/00124/B Iron railings on balcony at 8 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel
