17 August 2015 · Council of Ministers
Highway Reconstruction, Michael St, Douglas St And, Market Place, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ab
The scheme involves repaving roads and footpaths with granite setts and stone paving in Michael Street and Douglas Street, tarmacadam with buff finish in parts of Market Place, new LED street lighting with contemporary columns, planters, seating, screens for car park, alterations to public conveniences shelter, improve…
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The Inspector concluded the proposal would preserve the character of the Peel Conservation Area and enhance its appearance by replacing visually unattractive, poor condition existing surfaces (patched…
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of Conservation Areas. Inspector assessed proposal would preserve character via neutral natural materials not jarring with buildings and enhance appearance by replacing poor surfaces/furniture, improving pedestrian space.
General Policy 2
Avoids unacceptable effects on road safety/traffic flows. No conflict found; scheme benefits safety via calming, better lighting/crossings despite minor parking loss.
Transport Policy 6 - Equal weight for vehicles and pedestrians
Balances needs of pedestrians and other road users in design. Scheme reflects this by prioritising pedestrian space/traffic calming over vehicles.
Policy TM/4 Roads in Towns and Villages
PPS1/01; vehicle restriction/traffic calming appropriate to protect historic environment without sterility.
Policy TM/5 Vehicle Restriction and Traffic Calming
PPS1/01; surfacing-based calming integrated non-intrusively.
Policy TM/6 Floorscape
PPS1/01; natural materials suitable.
Policy TM/10 Road Signs and Markings
PPS1/01; signage minimised post-revision.
Policy TM/11 Street Lighting
PPS1/01; contemporary columns unobtrusive, professionally designed.
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) (No 2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of the materials and finishes to be used, including the surfacing and walling materials, and samples of these materials and finishes have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in full accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the area.
Recommended approval; happy with designs, maintenance, parking reduction insignificant, benefits for pedestrians; public consultations informed scheme
no objection; requested contact for working around utilities
no objection; detailed comments on signage/markings managed by condition; revised signage submitted
welcomed proposed seating area outside its premises
Peel Town Commissioners recommended approval for the reconstruction works in two separate consultations, while Manx Utilities Authority expressed interest and requested contact and conditions regarding underground cables and overhead lines.
Key concern: underground cables/overhead lines present in the area
Peel Town Commissioners
SupportRECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.
Manx Utilities Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are underground cables/overhead lines present in the area indicated in you planning application.; Please contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Utilities (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around cables and overhead lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site.; Manx Utilities requires 24 hours unrestricted access to the cables in the public highway and Manx Utilities will not be liable for any loss of income caused to the applicant as a result of its statutory works.
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; contact Network Operations Department, Manx Utilities (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around cables and overhead lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the Manx Utilities for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents, (Tel. 687766), before any work is carried out on site; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6; Manx Utilities requires 24 hours unrestricted access to the cables in the public highway
Peel Town Commissioners
SupportRECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
