sought approval for the change of use of garage 7 to private lock up storage unit and garage 14 for private vehicle use
20 May 2010 · Delegated
Heathfield Yard Patrick Street Peel Isle Of Man
This application sought permission to erect five additional garages at Heathfield Yard, Patrick Street, Peel. The yard is accessed from Patrick Street and already contains two rows of lock-up garages, a store, a workshop, and an office/workshop. The planning officer considered three main issues: the effect on the amenity of the surrounding area, the highway implications of adding more garages, and the potential impact on the nearby conservation area. Permission was granted on 20 May 2010 under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the approval.
The application was approved on 20 May 2010 by a delegated Senior Planning Officer. The key issues considered were the impact on the amenity of the surrounding area, highway implications, and the effect on the adjacent conservation area. The officer recommended approval and the decision followed that recommendation.
General Policy 2
It is judged that GP2 is met by the proposal.
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
Environmental Policy 36
EP36 sets out that development that is proposed outside of, but close to the boundary of a conservation area, will only be permitted where it will not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the conservation area.
Environment Policy 36: Where development is proposed outside of, but close to, the boundary of a Conservation Area, this will only be permitted where it will not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the Conservation Area. 7.31 Advertisements in Conservation Areas 7.31.1 Some advertisements found and proposed in Conservation Areas are inappropriate and do not reflect the special character and designation of the area. The design of advertisements should respect the physical appearance of the premises in order to integrate re adily with its surroundings. Traditional details, hanging signs and hand painted signage are most appropriate and will be encouraged.
Transport Policy 4
TP4 requires that new developments are served by highways which are able to accommodate the vehicle and pedestrian journeys generated by that development in a safe and appropriate manner.
Transport Policy 4: The new and existing highways which serve any n ew development must be designed so as to be capable of accommodating the vehicle and pedestrian journeys generated by that development in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the environmental objectives of this plan. 11.3.2 Notwithstanding policies within this plan which encourage travel by means other than private car it is anticipated that the number of vehicles using the Island's roads will continue to increase. This increase in demand is likely to lead to a greater need for road impro vements in order that travel can take place in a safe, effective, and environmentally acceptable manner. The Department of Transport will continue to assess the need for such improvements to public highways and undertake works where appropriate, with much of the improvement within existing roads carried out under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order2005. The need for improvements to the Island's highway network must be balanced against the environmental objectives of this plan.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the erection of five additional garages, Heathfield Yard, Patrick Street, Peel as shown by C/3811/1 received 27th January 2010.
Condition 3
The units may only be used for storage purposes and not for any other purposes including commercial or as workshops.
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