3 March 2025 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
12, Glenfaba Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bu
The proposal seeks part retrospective approval for amendments to rear extensions on two mid-terrace two-storey houses within Peel's Conservation Area, differing from prior approval PA 20/01522/B in elements like window shapes on rear extensions, bi-fold doors instead of sliding doors, flat rooflights without overhang, …
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The proposal was assessed as a slight variation from the previously approved scheme PA 20/01522/B, so the focus was on the amended elements: changes to render, rear elevation window shape, door style …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires developments to respect and enhance local character, particularly in sensitive areas. The officer assessed the amended rear extensions and front details against this, finding the changes to render, windows, doors, overhang and rooflight enhance the Conservation Area without harm. This tipped the balance positively due to improvements over the prior scheme.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 addresses protection of the historic environment, including Conservation Areas. The assessment confirmed the proposal preserves and enhances character through design refinements like matching chimney stacks and slate roofs, aligning with statutory duties under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 to pay special attention to Conservation Area appearance.
Front windows sliding sash style
All new windows on the front elevations shall be installed with a sliding sash opening method with a half and half subdivision of the aperture and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of enhancing the character and appearance of the existing dwellings and the Conservation Area.
Roof materials
The roof must be finished in slate or mock slate and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding Conservation Area.
Dummy chimney stack
Prior to the occupation of the extensions hereby approved, the dummy chimney stack shall be constructed to match the existing stack in terms of its size, height and design and shall be permanently retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the dwellings and the Conservation Area.
no highway interest in this application
