3 May 2019 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Peel Harbour Bounded By West Quay And, East Quay, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ar
The proposal involves replacing multiple existing lighting columns of varying styles on the west and east quays and Fenella footbridge with just four new 8m columns incorporating CCTV cameras, two in the same locations as existing lights.
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The officer noted the current situation features multiple different lighting styles plus flagpoles, creating a cluttered streetscene.
Environment Policy 35
EP35 from the Strategic Plan requires proposals in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character, echoing PPS 1/01. The officer assessed the replacement lighting's impact on the streetscene, finding the reduction from multiple styles to four consistent columns declutters and enhances the area. East Quay is within the town's Conservation Area, with guidance advising careful consideration of street lamps.
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.
Peel Town Commissioners responded with no objection to application 19/00314/B for new CCTV and lighting columns at Peel Harbour Swing Footbridge, noting that the new lamp design matches their intended use elsewhere in town.
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners do not oppose the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below; 19/0314/B New CCTV and lighting column at Peel Harbour Swing Footbridge, Peel the new lamp design matches those the Commissioners intent to use at other locations in the town.
