4 June 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
2, The Grove, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1lb
The site is a three-storey semi-detached dwelling in The Grove, a small 1999-approved courtyard development of traditional character within Peel Conservation Area and Mixed Use zoning. The proposal is for a lean-to extension measuring 3m long, 4m wide, 3.4m high, finished in smooth painted render and slate roof, replac…
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The officer considered the fundamental issues to be impacts on Peel Conservation Area character and residential amenity of No. 3 The Grove.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, or locality. Officer assessed the extension's matching materials, limited visibility, and minimal amenity impact as compliant, particularly clauses (b), (c), (g).
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Extension deemed sympathetic via matching finishes and low visibility, preserving area character.
Paragraph 9.15, Planning Circular 6/89
Encourages positive schemes maintaining historic street patterns/spaces in Conservation Area. Proposal's rear location and traditional finishes support this without harming public views.
Paragraph 9.16, Planning Circular 6/89
Requires alterations/extensions sympathetic to existing building/setting. Matching render/slate and modest scale ensure sympathy to the traditional dwelling.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose the current planning application
recommend that the application should be approved
