4 June 2015 · Delegated
2, The Grove, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1lb
Permission was sought to replace an existing conservatory at 2 The Grove, Peel with a new extension. The property is a three-storey semi-detached house within The Grove, a small development of seven traditionally styled dwellings arranged around a courtyard, located within the Peel Conservation Area. The main planning considerations were whether the proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and whether it would adversely affect the neighbouring occupiers at 3 The Grove. The existing conservatory already sits against the side elevation of No. 3, which projects significantly further to the rear. The application was approved by delegated decision on 4 June 2015, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 4 June 2015, subject to one condition. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area and the potential effect on the neighbouring property at 3 The Grove. Both were found to be acceptable.
Paragraph 9.15
Planning Circular 6/89
9.15 THE CHARACTER OF THE CONSERVATION AREA SHOULD BE ENHANCED BY POSITIVE SCHEMES OF ACTION WHICH WILL APPLY TO AREAS AND INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS AND INCLUDE THE HISTORIC PATTERN OF STREETS AND SPACES.
Paragraph 9.16
Planning Circular 6/89
9.16 There will be a general presumption in favour of retention of retail uses at ground floor level in the main shopping streets (Peel Street, Bourne Place, Market Hill, Market Place (West), Parliament Street (excluding Auckland Terrace), East Street, Parliament Square (East side). Office uses (including finance related establishments) at ground floor level will not be permitted to occupy more than 30% of the street frontage in any one block between public and vehicular highways in these streets.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
