24 March 2025 · Delegated
55, Douglas Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bd
Permission was granted for the installation of a replacement window and door to the rear elevation of 55 Douglas Street, Peel — a traditional three-storey rendered dwelling situated within the Peel Conservation Area. The application was assessed against the statutory test and the effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area. The officer recommended approval, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture agreed, permitting the works on 24 March 2025. One condition was attached to the permission. There is a relevant planning history for the site, with one previous application on record.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 24 March 2025. The officer report considered the statutory test and the impact on character and appearance, finding the proposal acceptable for this property within the Peel Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
complies with General Policy 2
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
Environment Policy 35
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.
Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
Planning Circular 1/98 - The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
