2 January 2025 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Flat 1, Harbour Lights, Shore Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ah
The proposal involves adding a single ground floor window to the rear (side) elevation of Harbour Lights, a three-storey end-of-terrace property on the corner of Shore Road and Queen Street in Peel.
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The officer applied the statutory test for conservation areas under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, determining that 'the additional window does not affect the design of the h…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b), (g), (h) requires consideration of character, appearance, and amenity impacts. The officer assessed the window's minimal design change and lack of overlooking, finding full compliance as it preserves the conservation area's character without harming amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to development in sensitive environments like conservation areas. The proposal passed the statutory test by not affecting the house's design, thus preserving the area's character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Provides supplementary policy for conservation areas, requiring developments to preserve or enhance character. The officer confirmed the window preserves the character, applying special attention per Section 18(4) of the Act.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the proposals would have a similar or less parking demand than the existing use
