7 August 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
55, Douglas Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bd
The proposal involves replacing the existing synthetic slate roof on 55 Douglas Street, a three-storey dwelling in a short terrace on the northeastern side of Douglas Street in Peel, with natural slate roofing (CUPA 12, dark grey, smooth surface).
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The officer noted the site's prominent public vantage point on a main road into Peel town centre and within a small terraced block in the Conservation Area, where the existing synthetic roof 'does not…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed the roof replacement as compatible with slate-dominated streetscene, enhancing uniformity in terrace without harming character or neighbours.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested on visible roofing change; existing synthetic roof detracts, natural slate would enhance by matching local roofs.
Refurbishment and amalgamation of properties within the town encouraged
Encourages refurbishment of properties in town. Officer viewed slate replacement as beneficial refurbishment aligning with policy.
Paragraph 9.3 of the Peel Local Plan 1989 Written Statement
Requires particular attention to design of roofing materials to avoid detracting from area. Synthetic roof currently detracts; natural slate matches prevailing streetscene.
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.
No comments received at time of writing
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application for replacement of synthetic roof slates with natural slates.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 01.08.19
