7 January 2013 · Planning Committee
4, Strand Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nl
The proposal involves retrospective works to clear and level the long narrow sloping rear garden of a two-storey end-terrace dwelling in Peel's Mixed Use zone and Conservation Area, including erection of a timber raised decking approximately 0.8m high at the southern end.
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The officer noted the site is in a Mixed Use zone and Peel Conservation Area with a long narrow rear garden sloping upwards to the south, higher than adjacent 1 and 3 Orry Lane properties.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning and other policies if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not adversely affect amenity of residents or locality character; and provides satisfactory amenity standards. The officer assessed the decking against amenity, privacy, and character impacts in the Conservation Area, finding it acceptable as it utilises existing topography without undue overlooking or harm to locality.
Environment Policy 35
ENV35 permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Given the minor domestic nature of the retrospective garden decking in a rear garden, the officer considered its scale and siting acceptable without adverse impact on the Peel Conservation Area's character.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the clearing and levelling of garden and erection of raised decking as shown in drawings site plan, sections and photographs received 6th September 2012.
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