18 March 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
8, Market Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ad
The proposal involves replacing existing stained timber framed sliding sash windows and four-panelled doors with glazing on the front elevation of 8-10 Market Street, Peel, with UPVC framed sliding sash windows and UPVC composite doors that replicate the existing style and opening method.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed UPVC windows and doors would preserve or enhance the character of the Peel Conservation Area under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. The officer found the proposal compliant as the window/door replacements match existing style, causing no adverse townscape impact.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance Conservation Areas. Assessed as met since the development preserves the fabric and setting of the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. UPVC is not traditional but accepted here due to existing UPVC on site and overall character preservation.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal judged to preserve character through style replication despite materials.
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
Peel Town Commissioners did not oppose the application for replacement windows and door at 8-10 Market Street, Peel. DOI Highways Division also does not oppose, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety.
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners did not oppose the following applications: ... 22/00145/B Replacement windows and door at 8-10 Market Street, Peel.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 16.2.2022; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a highway licence may be necessary for use of the highway during works.
