21 December 2009 · Senior Planning Officer
Legends Worldchoice, 6-8, Michael Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1rf
The proposal involves replacing the existing unattractive shopfront, where the top third of the window is covered, with a new full-height glazed aluminium framed shopfront and centrally located door at a retail property in Peel's town centre.
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The main issue was whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the Peel Conservation Area in accordance with Environmental Policy 35.
Environment Policy 35
Requires that within Conservation Areas, development must preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area and protect special features. The officer assessed the shopfront replacement against this, finding the existing front unattractive and non-contributory, while the proposal enhances the streetscene by restoring full window height matching the adjacent property, despite aluminium materials.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the installation of a new shopfront 6-8 Michael Street, Peel, as shown by 162206P01 and 162206(e)P40 received 2nd October 2009.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Mixed responses to planning application 09/01623/B for a new shop front at 6-8 Michael Street, Peel: Isle of Man Victorian Society objects due to inappropriate materials in the conservation area, while Peel Town Commissioners, Department of Transport, and Access Office raise no objection with the latter requesting access conditions.
Key concern: Use of bronze finished aluminium is not traditional to Peel or the island and inappropriate to the Peel Conservation Area
Isle of Man Victorian Society
ObjectionThe use of bronze finished aluminium is not traditional to Peel or the island and inappropriate to the Peel Conservation Area.; We object to the application as made and trust the Planning Committee will direct the applicant to discuss the proposals with the Conservation Officer to achieve a better design.
Peel Town Commissioners
SupportInstallation of new shop front 6-8 Michael Street, Peel. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.
Department of Transport
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionPlease ensure the entrance doors are at least 900 mm wide and there is level or ramped access.
Conditions requested: Please ensure the entrance doors are at least 900 mm wide and there is level or ramped access.
