9 August 2010 · Delegated
2, Station Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ay
Permission was granted for a rear extension to a three-storey mid-terrace house at 2 Station Road, Peel. The property sits on the north side of Station Road and adjoins No.4 Station Road and No.6 Patrick Street. The officer report identified three main planning considerations: the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, the potential for overlooking neighbouring properties, and the massing impact of the proposed addition. The application was approved on 9 August 2010 by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated powers, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The key planning issues considered were the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, potential overlooking of neighbouring properties, and the massing effect of the proposed extension.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or 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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the extension to rear elevation shown in drawings WL/10/1157/1, WL/10/1157/2, WL/10/1157/3 and WL/10/1157/4 received 21st June 2010.
