14 May 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
Granary Cottage, Charles Street Close, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1dt
The proposal is for a modest conservatory projecting 2.8m from the eastern elevation of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling, with a depth of 3.4m, height of 3.1m, and white UPVC frames. It is located in the curtilage alongside the northern boundary wall, protruding only 200mm above it.
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The officer concluded the conservatory preserves the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area, as required by Paragraphs 9.15 and 9.16 of Planning Circular 6/89 and Environment Policy 35…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape or amenity of residents. Officer assessed the conservatory's modest scale, low protrusion over boundary, and lack of visibility from public areas as compliant, preserving locality character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. Officer found the proposal preserves the area's character due to minimal visual impact and similarity to local rear extensions.
Paragraph 9.15, Planning Circular 6/89
Encourages positive schemes preserving historic pattern of streets and spaces in Conservation Area. Officer noted compliance through modest addition not affecting public views.
Paragraph 9.16, Planning Circular 6/89
Requires alterations/extensions sympathetic to existing building and setting. Officer confirmed the conservatory's design and location sympathetic given low profile and local precedents.
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.
