22 April 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
2, Mona Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hj
The proposal involves a modest increase in height by 470mm to the dual-pitched roof of a rear annex on a two-storey end-of-terrace house in Peel's Conservation Area, along with a replacement roof light in the adjacent lean-to annex and relocation of a flue to a less visible wall-mounted unit.
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The officer concluded that the proposal preserves the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area, with the 470mm height increase to the rear annex considered negligible from public views a…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. The officer assessed the modest rear height increase as negligible in public views and non-adverse to neighbours, finding full compliance.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance, taking account of special character. The rear works were deemed to have negligible impact on Conservation Area character from public vantage points, preserving the area.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Supports Conservation Area considerations alongside ENV35. Officer confirmed compliance in preserving special character.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Proposal uses matching finishes and new slates, aligning with this preference, though not a key decision factor.
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.
do not oppose the application (01.04.21)
advise that there is no flood risk from the proposed development (14.04.21)
Highway Services and Flood Risk Management Division both do not oppose the application with no conditions requested.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI
