24 April 2023 · Delegated
68, Patrick Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bs
Permission was granted for a replacement roof window on the front elevation of 68 Patrick Street, Peel, Isle of Man. The property is an end-terrace house on the west side of Patrick Street, situated close to the entrance to the rears of Roxwell Terrace. The officer considered the proposal against the statutory test and found it acceptable with regard to the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 24 April 2023.
The application was permitted on 24 April 2023 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against the relevant statutory test and found it acceptable in terms of the character and appearance of the property and its surroundings.
Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
development in Conservation Areas will only be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the area
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. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
General Policy 2
character and appearance (GP2, b,c)
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; (l) 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. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
