Officer Planning Report
Application No.: 09/01162/B Applicant: Mr Miles Corlett Proposal: Removal of existing dormer and installation of a roof light Site Address: - 15 Factory Lane - Peel - Isle Of Man - IM5 1NA ### Considerations Case Officer: Mr Steve Stanley Photo Taken: - Site Visit: - Expected Decision Level: - Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: Consultee: Peel Town Commissioners Notes:**
Officer's Report
The Site
The application site relates to 15 Factory Lane, Peel which is a terraced cottage situated on the northern side of the lane.
The Proposal
This application seeks approval for the removal of an existing roof dormer window and the installation of a conservation style roof light.
Planning Status
The application site is located within an area identified as being mixed use by the Peel Local Plan. The site is also within the Peel Conservation Area and as such the following policy contained within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan is considered relevant:
Environmental Policy 35, which states:
"Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."
Planning History
The following previous planning application is considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:
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05/00824/B sought approval for the enlargement of second floor dormer to the rear elevation. This was approved.
Representations
Peel Town Commissioners have not commented on this application. The Department of Transport Highways Division has not commented on this application.
Assessment
The main issues to be considered in the assessment of this application are whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the surrounding area.
The development would be confined to the rear of the property and as such public views would be limited. The proposal would remove an inappropriate feature and replace it with a more suitable alternative light source. It is judged that the proposed development would enhance the Conservation Area and as such would be in accordance with EP35.
Recommendation
Permit.
Party Status
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Peel Town Commissioners The Department of Transport Highways Division
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 18.08.2009
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2.
This approval relates to the removal of existing dormer and installation of a roof light, 15 Factory Lane, Peel as shown by 09/49/01 received 13th July 2009.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 09/09 Delegation of functions, 10/09 Delegation of Functions (Development Procedure), GC No 11/09 (Advertisements) and GC No 12/09 (Registered Buildings) all to the Senior Planning Officer
Decision Made: Permitted Date: 19. August 2009 Signed: __________________________ Senior Planning Officer
18 August 2009
09/01162/B
