25 March 2019 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
7 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nr
The proposal involves replacing the wrought iron balustrade and wooden handrail on a recessed dormer balcony serving Apartment 8 in the former Chapel building (Registered Building No. 194) with frameless laminated toughened glass panelling.
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The key issue was whether replacing the wrought iron balustrade with frameless glass would detrimentally impact the appearance and character of the Registered Building and Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. The officer assessed the balcony's replacement against these criteria, finding no adverse impact due to its limited visibility and reduced visual presence of glass versus existing railings.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic interest. The assessment focused on the balcony's enclosure change, concluding no significant adverse impact on the building's historic, architectural, and social interest.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. The officer determined the proposal preserves the area's appearance, with glass reducing rather than harming visual impact.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration, or extension of pre-1920 buildings. Despite glass being non-traditional, the officer found it acceptable as it minimises impact on the Registered Building's setting.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers the building's importance, physical features justifying registration, and contribution to local scene. The assessment weighed the balcony's location in the building's setting (former Chapel with retained traditional features), finding the change acceptable given its recessed position and limited visibility.
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.
do not object to the application
Peel Town Commissioners provided two consultation responses both indicating no objection to the proposal for 19/00124/CON (iron railings on balcony at 8 Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel). No conditions were stipulated specifically for this application.
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
