14 December 2022 · Delegated
56, Patrick Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bs
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement windows and a front door to the front elevation of 56 Patrick Street, Peel, a mid-terrace three-storey dwelling within the town's Conservation Area. During the application, amended drawings were submitted to show that the replacement windows would be installed with the same method of opening as the existing ones, along with revised door and side panel details. These amendments addressed the sensitivity of the Conservation Area setting. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 14 December 2022, subject to one condition.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 14 December 2022. Amended drawings were submitted during the process to show replacement windows installed with the same method of opening as the originals, addressing concerns about the character of the Conservation Area property.
guidance policies in respect of the alteration or replacement of windows in Conservation Areas
The application complies with the principles of Planning Circular 1/98
Designation of conservation areas
meets the tests of Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Planning Policy Statement
Planning Policy Statement 1/01
preference for the use of traditional materials in the maintenance, extension or alteration of pre-1920 buildings
Whilst Environment Policy 34 states a preference for traditional materials
Environment Policy 34: In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre -1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred. 7.29 Development within Conservation Areas 7.29.1 Conservation Areas are designated where the Department is satisfied that there is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Accordingly, the Department will; i. appraise and review existing Conservation Areas; and ii. designate new Conservation Areas where Conservation Area appraisals have revealed individual areas to be worthy of such status. 7.29.2 Development proposals within Conservation Areas will be expected either to preserve or enhance their character or appearanc e. Development proposals should be in accordance with the Department's conservation policies set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01, "Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man." There is generally gra nt assistance available to help in the use of appropriate materials and positive and appropriate development within Conservation Areas.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
