31 October 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control); Recommendation by Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Land At St German'S Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nh
The proposal involves demolishing part of the existing sandstone boundary wall and railings along Derby Road at St. German's Cathedral grounds to create a new pedestrian entrance via a lychgate structure.
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The officer judged that the proposal meets the tests of Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 as the registered building's special interest is being preserved through reuse of salvaged …
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 seeks to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the demolition as preserving the Conservation Area by reusing materials and tying to an acceptable lychgate, with no adverse change to character.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 requires that the character and quality of the Conservation Area is protected against inappropriate development. The works were found compliant as they do not harm character, supported by material reuse and visual acceptability from linked application.
Environmental Policy 39
Environment Policy 39 (para 7.32.2) seeks to retain buildings making a positive contribution to Conservation Area character or appearance. Demolition deemed acceptable as salvaged stone reuse ensures no impact on special character, in a highly visible area.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
PPS 1/01 (relevant policies RB/3 & CA/6) applies to demolitions in Conservation Areas to safeguard character. The officer concluded the registered building and Conservation Area are protected and preserved, meeting policy tests.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
