3 March 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Rosevilla, 7, Peveril Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nu
The proposal involves converting a garage and storage outbuilding within the curtilage of Rose Villa, a three-storey detached dwelling in Peel's Conservation Area, into two two-bedroom apartments.
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The officer concluded the proposal accords with Housing Policy 17, General Policy 2, and Appendix 7 of the Strategic Plan as it intensifies residential use in a mixed-use area without conflicting with…
Housing Policy 17
Requires conversions to flats in residential areas to provide adequate space for drying, refuse, amenity, parking; pleasant outlook from principal rooms; on-site parking if possible. Officer found apartments have clear outlooks to Peel Beach, 113sqm garden, conditioned bin storage, and four parking spaces, meeting all tests.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affecting townscape, amenity, or locality character; energy reduction. Proposal complies as alterations fit within enclosed courtyard, match existing built form, include solar panels, with no adverse amenity or character impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving/enhancing character/appearance and protecting special features. Alterations not prominent in streetscene, confined to rear courtyard concealed by walls/topography; consistent with modern elements and prior approvals, thus preserving area character.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (2 spaces per 2+ bedroom flat). Four spaces provided in detached garage for two apartments, plus access/manoeuvring; meets standards, especially on public transport corridor.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in towns/villages. Site in Peel mixed-use area with predominant residential use supports principle of residential development.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Bin storage details
The development hereby approved shall not be commenced until details of secure bin storage area have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be occupied until the refuse storage has been provided in accordance with the details so approved, and shall thereafter be retained solely for this purpose. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and of the amenities of the area.
Access, parking and manoeuvring provision
Prior to the occupation of the apartments the access arrangement, car parking and manoeuvring areas shown on Drawing No. 4561/S1 shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the strategic plan car parking standards are met in the interest of highway safety.
Retention of garage parking
The four parking provisions within the detached garage on Drawing No. 4561/S1 hereby approved shall at all times be made available for the parking of private motor car(s) in association with the new apartments and shall be retained available for such use. Reason: To provide adequate off-street parking for the new apartments.
Do not oppose
No Flood Risk Management interest
DOI Flood Risk Management Division stated no flood risk management interest (NFRMI). DOI Highways Division stated do not oppose (DNO) the conversion of an outbuilding into 2 apartments.
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
No CommentNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; Consideration should be given to the provision for storage for bicycles and an electric vehicle charging point to aid sustainable travel and low emission objectives
