14 May 2009 · Delegated
22, Patrick Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1br
Permission was granted for a rear extension to 22 Patrick Street, Peel, a mid-terraced two-storey sandstone dwelling. The original application included a roof terrace, but amended plans were submitted removing it after the case officer advised it would be un-neighbourly due to overlooking and potential noise disturbance to neighbouring properties. The main planning considerations were whether the extension met environmental design standards and whether it would adversely affect the residential amenity of adjoining properties. With the roof terrace removed, the proposal was found to be acceptable on both counts. The decision was made on 14 May 2009 by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority, with four conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by a delegated Senior Planning Officer on 14 May 2009. The key planning questions were whether the extension met environmental design standards and whether it would harm the residential amenity of neighbouring properties. The original proposal included a roof terrace, but this was removed by amended plans after the case officer advised it would cause overlooking and potential noise disturbance to adjacent properties. With the roof terrace omitted, the extension was found acceptable.
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
It is judged that the amenity of Number 24 would be adequately protected in accordance with General Policy 2, part g.
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
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
It is judged that as the proposed extension would not affect the principal elevation of the property and as such would not adversely affect the special features which contribute to the Conservation Area, the proposal is acceptable when assessed against the requirements of Environmental Policy 35.
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 an extension to the rear elevation of 22 Patrick Street, Peel as shown by the plan 080399/01 and Photographs received 27th November 2008 and 080399/2A received 6th April 2009.
Condition 3
The window at first floor level on the south (side) elevation, must on installation be fitted with obscure glazing with an obscuration of at least Level 5 as set out Pilkington’s guide to obscuration, and maintained as such thereafter.
Condition 4
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
