24 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Joiners Workshop, Duke Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ng
The application concerns 7-9 Duke Street, Peel, a traditional building in the Peel Conservation Area that had non-traditional roof tiles installed over time. The proposal replaces these with new slate tiles, which is more appropriate and prevalent in the surrounding area.
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The officer noted that the existing building is traditional but had non-traditional roof tiles installed over time, and the proposal removes these and replaces them with slate that is more appropriate…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires best use of existing sites and reusing building materials. The officer found the replacement with slate aligns with reusing and enhancing the existing traditional building.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection and enhancement of conservation areas. The slate roof was assessed as enhancing the character and appearance of the property and Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development. The proposal was found to meet these standards through its positive contribution to the environment.
Environment Policy 34
Requires use of traditional materials on pre-1920 buildings. The traditional building's replacement with slate was deemed appropriate under this policy.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. The visual enhancement from slate tiles satisfied this test.
Environment Policy 42
Protects character of locality. Slate matches the prevalent roof finish in the conservation area.
Community Policy 7
Concerns designing out crime. Roof-only works not considered to undermine this.
Community Policy 11
Concerns prevention of fire outbreak and spread. Limited scope of works not undermining.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. Roof works not considered to impact this.
