6 December 2022 · Committee
Luss House, 14, Patrick Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1br
Permission was granted for an extension over a raised patio area at the rear of Luss House, 14 Patrick Street, Peel, Isle of Man. The extension would create a roof terrace with storage space underneath. The officer report identified three main planning considerations: whether the proposal met the relevant statutory test, its effect on the character and appearance of the area, and its impact on neighbouring amenity. It was noted that the store room and staircase would not be visible from a public vantage point, although the glass balustrade forming part of the roof terrace would be. The application was approved on 6 December 2022, subject to two conditions, with the officer also recommending approval.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control on 6 December 2022. Officers considered the proposal acceptable in terms of its character and appearance, and its impact on neighbouring amenity. The store room and staircase would not be visible from a public vantage point, though the glass balustrade would be, and this was taken into account in the assessment.
Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
development in Conservation Areas will only be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the area
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
development in Conservation Areas will only be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character and 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.
General Policy 2
character and appearance
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Prior to commencement details of the proposed bird strike mitigation which is to be installed onto the proposed balustrade shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Department and retained thereafter. The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.
