14 September 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Jason Singleton
5, Charles Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1af
The application concerns 5 Charles Street, Peel, a two-storey vernacular terraced dwelling from the early 19th century, registered as RB108 due to its special architectural and historic interest as a representative example of working-class housing.
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Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the registered building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer assessed the roof re-slating and rooflight replacement against this, finding they preserve the special interest.
Strategic Policy 4
Proposals must protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The works were found to protect the special interest without detriment.
Environment Policy 32
Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would detrimentally affect its special character will not be permitted. The officer confirmed no detrimental impact from the retrospective alterations.
General Policy 2
Development must respect the site and surroundings in terms of scale, form, design, not adversely affect townscape character or amenities. Cited but not central; works deemed compatible with the terraced vernacular setting.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting special character unless justified; requires demonstration that works are desirable/necessary and assessment of impact. Officer found justification in historical appropriateness and lack of adverse effect.
Have no objections to the application
DOI Highways provided no objections to application 23/00833/CON.
Highway Services Division
No Objection23/00833/CON – No objections.
Inspector: Redacted BA (Arch) Hons., Dip Arch Hons., RIBA. Assistant Building Conservation Officer
