22 March 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Land At St German'S Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nh
The proposal seeks to extend the time limit for implementing a previously approved lychgate structure along Derby Road in Peel, which would create a prominent new pedestrian entrance to the Cathedral grounds and include facilities for a relocated bus shelter.
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The key issue was whether any changes in circumstances or policy since the original approval under PA 13/91514/B would justify a different conclusion.
Environment Policy 35
EP35 relates to conservation importance, requiring development to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. The officer assessed the proposal as consistent with this policy, noting no changes since original approval and that it complements regeneration works.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
PPS1/01 requires development to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Conservation Areas. The officer confirmed policies applying to conservation remain the same as at original approval, supporting continued acceptability.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Landscaping scheme
All planting shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the lychgate. Any tree or shrub which within 5 years from the completion of the development dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of similar size and species unless the Department gives written consent to any variation. Reason: To ensure that the scheme is properly landscaped to reflect its position within the Conservation Area and adjacent to a Registered Building.
Materials approval
Prior to the commencement of any building operations, there must be submitted to and approved by the Department a sample of the external finishes of the building/walling/hard surfacing. These approved samples are required to be implemented in accordance with this approval. Reason: To ensure that the materials used are appropriate for its prominent and important location.
no highway interest
no objection
Peel Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal. DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Peel Town Commissioners
No Objectionthey do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 6-3-18
