**Document:** Peel Centenary Centre Planning Statement **Application:** 24/00888/B — Installation of a sculpture and formation of new access ramp with curved painted metal screen and metal handrail **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2024-10-17 **Parish:** German **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/33092-german-peel-centenary-centre-atholl-street-access/documents/1584667 --- # Peel Centenary Centre Planning Statement 05 A3 03_PLANNING Statement 327_Peel Centenary Centre Atholl St Peel Peel Centenary Centre horncastle:thomas a r c h i t e c t s + d e s i g n e r s Do not scale from this drawing • All dimensions must be checked on site prior to commencing works. Any discrepancy found between information given on this drawing and that given elsewhere or recorded on site shall be notified immediately to the project architect in writing. 20 Athol Street Douglas ISLE OF MAN IM1 1JA 01624 663 383 © Number Scale 26/07/2024 ISSUE 04 PLANNING POLICY General Policy 2, Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (i) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. The development is in accordance with land use zoning and forms an appropriate installation within an area of mixed character, directly in relation to Peel's arts and community arts centre (a) n/a; (b/ c) The proposed sculpture respects the surrounding buildings in relation to its scale and siting and the changes in its setting (ramp, timber screen etc) will provide a positive contribution to the street scene (improving accessibility and removing the bin from view) (d/ e/ f) n/a; (g) The character of the locality will not be affected by the proposals (see above); improved accessibility will provide an enhancement to users' amenity; the proposals (sculpture and setting) will povide an enhancement to the visual amenity (h) The proposals will preserve the 2.4m x2.4m pedestrian visibility splay to the parking spaces for the neighbouring house. A handrail will be provided for the ramp and this will extend to the back of the pavement. The maximum height of the handrail will be 0.9m ie lower than the as set out in Appendix B B.3.3.1 (1.05m) Manual for Manx Roads (2021) (i - n) n/a; Environment Policy 35 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 Policy Statement 1/01, Policy CA/2, When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposal upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected. As mentioned above, the character of Atholl Street is of mixed building types and scales The sculpture and its setting will be subserivient overall to the larger scale building of the centre which, along with the chapel opposite, the taller section of the Royal Hotel and the large brick pediment over the bus garage, forms part of the group of larger buildings. The installation of this piece, within the curtilage of the arts and community arts centre, is entirely appropriate in and of itself and it will make a positive contribution to the streetscape and the character of the street 05A A3 03_PLANNING Statement 327_Peel Centenary Centre Atholl St Peel Peel Centenary Centre horncastle:thomas a r c h i t e c t s + d e s i g n e r s Do not scale from this drawing • All dimensions must be checked on site prior to commencing works. Any discrepancy found between information given on this drawing and that given elsewhere or recorded on site shall be notified immediately to the project architect in writing. 20 Athol Street Douglas ISLE OF MAN IM1 1JA 01624 663 383 © Number Scale 26/07/2024 ISSUE minor corrections to text A 16/08/2024 (b/ c) The proposed sculpture respects the surorunding buildings in relation to its scale and siting and the improvements in its setting (ramp, screen etc) will provide a positive contribution to the street scene (improving accessibility and removing the bin from view) ![An architectural perspective sketch illustrating a proposed curved access ramp with a metal screen and sculpture installation.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/08/7058371.png) ![Architectural elevation sketch showing a building facade with a new access ramp, metal railing, and a sculpture.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/08/7058372.png) ![An architectural perspective drawing showing a building facade with a new access ramp, curved metal screen, and a sculpture in the foreground.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/08/7058373.png) ![Architectural perspective drawing showing a building facade with a new access ramp, sculpture, and figures.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/08/7058374.png) ![An architectural sketch showing a building entrance with a new curved ramp, a central sculpture, and a person for scale.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/08/7058375.png) --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/33092-german-peel-centenary-centre-atholl-street-access/documents/1584667*