19 January 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
39, Douglas Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bb
The proposal is for Registered Building consent to allow demolition of an existing garage and WC as part of a linked planning application (PA 23/01255/B) for a replacement garage at a traditional two-storey detached dwelling in Peel's Conservation Area.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The key consideration was whether the demolition would adversely affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, as required by the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
These policies relate to Registered Building consent for demolition in Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the demolition of the garage against requirements to safeguard character and appearance, finding minimal impact due to side location and fleeting views.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
These policies relate to Registered Building consent for demolition in Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the demolition of the garage against requirements to safeguard character and appearance, finding minimal impact due to side location and fleeting views.
Strategic Policy 4
Seeks to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Applied to assess if demolition harms character; officer found no adverse effect on the area as a whole.
Environment Policy 35
Requires protection of character and quality of Conservation Areas against inappropriate development. The side garage demolition was not seen as inappropriate given limited visibility.
Environmental Policy 39
Seeks to retain buildings making positive contribution to Conservation Area character (para 7.32.2). Garage not considered a positive contributor warranting retention due to ancillary position.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Relevant to demolition in Conservation Areas. Officer confirmed works would not harm character, supporting approval.
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.
