Officer Report

Application No.: 15/00787/B Applicant: Royal Bank Of Scotland Proposal: Installation of a replacement ATM Site Address: Isle Of Man Bank Atholl Street Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1HQ Case Officer : Miss Abigail Morgan Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation

Officer’s Report

1.0 THE APPLICATION SITE - 1.1 The application site is the curtilage of Isle of Man Bank, Altholl Street, Peel. It is within the Conservation Area. - 1.2 The surrounding area is characterised by predominantly retail units with a mix of shop fronts and signage boards with a number of shops having illuminated sign boards.

2.0 THE PROPOSAL - 2.1 Proposed is the installation of replacement the two ATMs with integral signage, advertisement consent is sought under another application, PA 15/00787 for new illuminated ATM sign surrounds. - 2.2 The proposed ATM is very similar in design to the existing. The proposed ATM is slightly smaller than the existing however it will be slightly lower to allow easier access for wheelchair users. The integral signage remains the same as the existing in size and the content is being changed to say 'CASH'. - 2.3 The proposed illuminated signage, the subject of 15/00790 are 2 x 5mm clear acrylic panels screen printed to rear with translucent 'Isle of Man Bank logo, internally illuminated by white LEDs to the illuminated logo only. They are 1400mm high by 1000mm wide.

3.0 PLANNING HISTORY - 3.1 The application site has been the subject of several previous planning applications, none of which are considered materially relevant to the assessment of this current planning application given the nature of the proposal.

4.0 PLANNING POLICY - 4.1 The application site is located within an area identified as being Mixed Use by the Peel Local Plan; the site is also within the Peel Conservation Area.

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4.2 Due to the site identified being within a mixed use and due to the proposal the following policy is relevant in the determination of the application:- - 4.3 General Policy 2 states: "Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:

• (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief;
• (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them;
• (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape;
• (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses;
• (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea;
• (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks;
• (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality;
• (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space;
• (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways;
• (j) can be provided with all necessary services;
• (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan;
• (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding;
• (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and
• (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption."

4.4 Environment Policy 35 states: "Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."

5.0 REPRESENTATIONS - 5.1 There were no representations at the time of writing.

6.0 ASSESSMENT - 6.1 In terms of visual alteration, the proposal results in minimal change to the appearance or character to the building and involves relatively little change in terms of scale relative to the building as a whole. As such, the proposed replacement ATM with integral signage is considered to have a neutral impact on the appearance and character of the area and the Conservation Area. - 6.2 It is noted and welcomed that the ATM is set slightly lower than the existing making is more accessible to wheelchair users. - 6.3 Overall, it is concluded that the development accords to the provisions of General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.

7.0 Recommendation - 7.1 It is recommended that the application be approved.

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8.0 PARTY STATUS - 8.1 In line with Article 6(4) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure)(No2) Order 2013, the following Persons are considered to have sufficient interest in the subject matter of the application to take part in any subsequent proceedings relating to the application: the applicant or, if there is one, the applicant's agent; the owner and occupier of the land the subject of the application; Highway Services and the Local Authority in whose district the land the subject of the application sits.

Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 12.08.2015 Conditions and Notes for Approval: C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions

• C 1. 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.

• C 2. All new external and internal works and finishes, and any works of making good, shall match the existing original fabric in respect of using materials of a matching form, composition and consistence, detailed execution and finished appearance, except where otherwise indicated on the drawings hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of character and appearance of the building and the wider area.

This approval relates to Drawings D0572-842-062 rev A, D0572-842-063 rev A, D0572-842-064 rev A and ATM Technical Details all date stamped as received on 14th July 2015.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Head of Development Management. Decision Made : Permitted Date : 13.08.2015 Determining officer Signed :…………J CHANCE…….. Jennifer Chance Head of Development Management 15/00787/B Page 3 of 4

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