4 April 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
8, Bridge Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nb
The proposal seeks consent for demolition of rear elements including a ground floor utility, rear annexe/extension, part of the rear boundary wall to create a side gate access, and part of the rear elevation to form larger window openings, all at properties 8-10 Bridge Street in Peel's Conservation Area.
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The key test was whether the demolition works would adversely affect the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area, as required by S18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to preserve or enhance Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the rear demolitions as preserving the overall character, with no harm from limited public views, new low-level roof, regularised windows, and side gate amid similar features.
Environment Policy 35
Sets standards for developments in Conservation Areas to protect features contributing to character. Demolitions were tested against this, found acceptable as they maintain traditional town dwelling appearance without adverse impact on varied rear elevations or historic character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment
Seeks to ensure development preserves or enhances Conservation Area character. Officer confirmed compliance through assessment of rear works not harming public views or streetscene, with window styles preserving opening method and glazing pattern per related Circular.
General Policy 2
Establishes general standards of development. Referenced in site context as part of Conservation Area assessment, with proposal meeting standards by preserving Area character.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
No concerns raised in respect of the demolition elements
