16 August 2019 · Planning Committee
Garage And Premises, Stanley Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ny
The site at Garage And Premises, Stanley Road, Peel, contains a two-storey sandstone warehouse with attached single-storey garages, bounded by a sandstone wall, recently used for parking and workshops.
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The single issue was whether demolition would adversely impact the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. The officer noted the sandstone composition of the buildings on the site adds to th…
Environment Policy 30
Presumption against demolition of Registered Buildings, considering condition, repair costs, retention efforts, and alternative proposals. Applied to unregistered buildings in Conservation Areas; officer required professional appraisal of historical importance akin to criteria here, which was absent.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Demolition assessed as potentially harmful without evidence the sandstone warehouse lacks positive contribution.
Environmental Policy 39
General presumption in favour of retaining buildings positively contributing to Conservation Area character. Officer found sandstone elements add to character despite alterations, needing appraisal to rebut presumption.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption against demolishing non-exception buildings in Conservation Areas that positively contribute; requires assessment of architectural/historic interest and wider effects. Essential to consider merits of new development in unclear cases, but appraisal lacking here confirmed failure.
no highway interest
Multiple local residents and the Peel Residents Association object to the proposed development on heritage, scale, parking, traffic, and amenity grounds; Manx National Heritage formally objects citing demolition of historic structures and ecological concerns; Peel Town Commissioners oppose due to parking shortfall, height, and design issues.
Key concern: Demolition of historic sandstone structures in Peel Conservation Area
Manx National Heritage
ObjectionMNH wishes to record its objection to each of these applications; proposed structures...would visually and physically dominate their neighbours; negative impact upon character and appearance of the conservation area
Peel Town Commissioners
ObjectionCommissioners...agreed to oppose the development proposals; development fails to accord with the Peel Local Plan and specifically with Policy 9.17; large buildings which uses all available space...oppressive view from neighbouring properties
Peel Residents Association
Objectionwe are opposed to what has been proposed due to the concerns we have raised; on average...only 1 free unrestricted parking space available
Andrew Johnson (Holm Villa)
ObjectionI wish to record my complete opposition to the whole of this scheme; proposals pay little or no heed to Peel's individual character and identity
Kevin Hughes (37 Stanley Terrace)
ObjectionI deeply regret having to object to these plans, but...my only recourse is to ask for these applications to be rejected
Debra Moore & Anita Roberts (24 Stanley Road)
Objectionwe firmly object to the scale, mass and intensity...in this conservation area
Isabel Machado-Williams (37 Stanley Terrace)
Objectionthis development...will permanently change the character of this neighbourhood
Gráinne Joughin (9 Stanley Road)
Objectionshocked and appalled...the buildings which have been proposed
George Ready (Sunset Cottage, 10 Gib Lane)
Objectionthe planning proposal(s) is for the building(s) is out of keeping with the imposed requirements of the conservation area
Katie Lawrence (9A Stanley Road)
Objectionthe sheer scale of the proposed development is almost incomprehensible
