13 November 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
15, Mona Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hj
The proposal involves demolishing the existing part-width single-storey lean-to extension at the rear of a three-storey terraced house at 15 Mona Street in Peel's Conservation Area. This demolition is the registered building consent element linked to application 20/01045/B, which proposes alterations, a replacement rea…
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The officer assessed whether demolition of the rear lean-to extension would harm the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area, applying the test from Policy CA/6 in PPS 1/01 which presum…
General Policy 2
GP2 requires development to respect and enhance local character. The officer found the demolition would enhance the character and appearance of the property and Conservation Area, making the proposal compliant.
Environment Policy 35
EP35 protects Conservation Areas. Demolition was seen as enhancing the area by removing a non-contributory structure, preserving and improving the special character.
Environment Policy 39 - Retention of building in Conservation Areas
Presumes in favour of retaining buildings positively contributing to Conservation Areas. The lean-to was assessed as not making a positive contribution due to lack of merit, condition, and visibility; its removal deemed an enhancement.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Requires assessment of a building's role in Conservation Area character, condition, repair costs, retention efforts, and merits of replacement. The extension failed these tests as non-original, invisible from public views, and of no interest; demolition acceptable as it would not harm and could enhance the area.
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.
No Highway Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application with a note that licences may be needed for highway use during works.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 30.09.20; Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
