20 September 2021 · Planning Committee
Unit 1, Old Gas Works, Mill Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ta
The proposal involves adding art exhibitions to the existing approved art/pottery studio use within an industrial unit, with no external changes proposed. The site is in a predominantly industrial area opposite the House of Manannan museum, with adjacent public parking and a residential property nearby.
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The officer noted that adding art exhibitions to the existing art/pottery studio is 'not uncommon or out of keeping' and complementary, given the established studio use.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer considered it the most relevant alongside others, given the proposal's nature, and found the application accords with it due to no harmful impacts and compatibility with the site.
Environment Policy 10
Environment Policy 10 relates to flood risk impacts. Assessed as presenting no new flood risk impacts beyond the existing arrangement, making it acceptable.
Environment Policy 13
Environment Policy 13 concerns flood risk. No additional flood risk identified, supporting compliance.
Business Policy 1
Business Policy 1 encourages growth of employment. The art exhibition use supports local arts community and town centre vitality, aligning with employment objectives.
Transport Policy 7
Transport Policy 7 determines parking provision. Existing on-site parking, public parking, and transport links accommodate additional demand, especially during peak events.
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.
Use restriction
The premises shall only be used as an art studio, including the delivery of education and art exhibitions relating to the art function and for no other use or purpose. Reason: The premises with the inclusion of this additional use does not fall within any of the Use Classes as specified in the Schedule to Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019 (sui generis use) and to clarify the extent of the planning approval.
Do not oppose
would enhance the arts community and benefit local culture and economy of Peel and wider IOM and is in keeping with the current use
DOI Highways Division submitted a no objection response stating no significant negative impact on highway safety, network efficiency or parking. A member of the public from 6 Oak Road expressed full support for the proposal.
DOI Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking
6 Oak Road resident
SupportThis has my full support and would wonderfully enhance the facilities in Peel in arts community in the West and the Island which will have further benefits in enhancing the cultural and economy within Peel. It is in keeping with the current uses.; Relationship to site: No direct interest
