1 October 2025 · Applicant request, acknowledged by Helen Stewart, Technical and Customer Services Officer
The Forge, East Quay, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ar
The proposal sought consent to demolish two single-storey industrial workshops and stores on Keown's Lane in Peel's Conservation Area, making way for a replacement two-storey commercial unit, workshop, and stores as per the associated application 25/90645/B.
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No officer reasoning provided as the application was withdrawn prior to determination. The applicant requested withdrawal following a site meeting on 17 September 2025, stating intent to submit fresh …
Environmental Policy 39
Objector notes presumption against demolition of buildings making positive contribution to Conservation Area. No officer assessment provided.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Objector cites general presumption in favour of retaining buildings contributing to Conservation Area character; requires justification and consideration of replacement merits. Application lacked supporting info.
Environment Policy 35
Development in Conservation Area must preserve or enhance character. Objector claims conflict with replacement scheme.
Multiple objections from neighbouring property owners and their representatives to the demolition application 25/00646/CON in Peel's Conservation Area, primarily on heritage, conservation, access, and amenity grounds.
Key concern: demolition would prejudice character/appearance of Peel Conservation Area and lacks justification
Sarah Corlett Town Planning Consultancy Ltd (on behalf of owners of 27 and 29 Castle Street)
ObjectionDemolition of even a single building which in itself may not be of architectural or historic significance and therefore not registered and its replacement by a new building could prejudice the character or appearance of the Conservation Area; The existing buildings, whilst not believed to be particularly old - although the stone walling around the southernmost building has some historic character - sit comfortably in the street scene; There is no information contained in the current application which shows how the site would be treated in between demolition and redevelopment
Conditions requested: scheme showing how site will be treated post-demolition and pre-redevelopment required, to be implemented within fixed time period
29 Castle Street
ObjectionDemolition of even a singele building which in it self may not be of architectural or significance and therefore not registered, and its replacement by a new buildingcould prejudice the character or appearance of a conservation area
27 Castle Street (Michael Stanley Atkinson)
Objectionthe open passageway top the rear of the property. This has been used for maintenance, the most recent of which was to the rear of the property with a ladder to clear a blocked gutter; saving and always reserving to the proprietor of the south house 27 the liberty of the ladder room to mend and repair the south house 27 when and as often as occasion requires
21 Castle Street
ObjectionIf this area is used for parking, it would make access to my property impossible
