7 May 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
6, Orry Lane, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nn
The proposal involves erecting a single storey extension in the rear courtyard of an existing three-storey property after demolishing a lean-to, creating open plan living space with a wood burning stove and covered spa area, finished in vertical timber cladding, with a flat roof and rooftop terrace featuring 2m high pr…
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The proposal passes the Section 18(4) test by preserving the Conservation Area as the rear extension is screened by high boundary walls (3.0m+), not visible from public vantage points, and replaces an…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Supports principle of development within Peel settlement boundary and mixed-use zoning. Officer assessed rear extension as acceptable use of underused curtilage complementary to existing property.
General Policy 2
Requires consideration of design (GP2b,c), neighbouring amenity (GP2g). Proposal complies with no visual impact on streetscene and no harm to neighbours due to screening.
Environmental Policy 22
Addresses smoke nuisance from wood burner. Flue at eaves level on rear provides adequate discharge; advisory note added.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Rear works have neutral impact, screened, preserving streetscene.
Environment Policy 39 - Retention of building in Conservation Areas
Demolition of lean-to and rear extension acceptable as not contentious and contained to rear.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Proposal respects mixed-use streetscene character; low profile extension not visible publicly.
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.
Bat and bird surveys
No works shall commence until a preliminary assessment for roosting bats and birds, alongside any additional surveys recommended by these assessments, have been undertaken by a suitably qualified ecological consultancy and a report/s details the findings have been submitted to Planning and approved in writing. This must also be accompanied by an ecological mitigation plan which details how the recommendations within the preliminary assessments and any additional surveys are to be implemented on site. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity and protected species.
Do not object
no objection but add comment on the risk of a smoke nuisance
Environmental Health Officer has no objection to the single storey extension and wood burner installation but highlights potential smoke nuisance risks from the solid fuel appliance.
Key concern: potential smoke nuisance to neighbouring premises from solid fuel appliance
DEFA Environmental Health Unit
No ObjectionWe do not object to the proposal.; The plans do not appear to indicate an obvious risk of a smoke nuisance; Compliance with building control requirements may not, therefore, be sufficient to prevent smoke nuisance being caused to neighbouring premises.; Ensuring that flues discharge at a height that allows products of combustion to disperse upwards into the atmosphere, and not back down to the ground or towards neighbouring properties, is the main method of preventing smoke nuisance.
