29 July 2008 · Planning Committee
St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
The proposal was for a two-storey dwelling with dormers, conservation roof lights, rendered walls, timber sliding sash windows, slate roof and attached garage within the wooded grounds of St German's Cathedral in Peel's Conservation Area. The site is zoned 'Church' in the Peel Local Plan, not residential.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the siting of the proposed dwelling would result in loss of trees and open space, detracting from and adversely impacting the setting of the Regi…
Policy 3 of Planning Circular 3/91: Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside
General Policy 3 prohibits development outside zoned areas except specific exceptions (e.g. agricultural housing, conversions). Site zoned 'Church', not residential; officer ruled 'Church' does not extend to housing, especially with nearby Albany Road vicarage site previously approved in principle (PA 07/00567/A).
Approve
Do not oppose subject to conditions on access bollards and visibility splay
standard comments on water supply connection
IoM Water Authority requests a standard condition for water connection; Highways Division has no objection subject to access conditions; Peel Town Commissioners recommend approval; multiple local residents object strongly on grounds of visual impact, tree loss, and setting of the Cathedral.
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact IoMWA Customer Services, tel. 695949
Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the following conditions
Conditions requested: Controlled access bollards must be 5m from the carriageway to prevent vehicles blocking the highway; Visibility splays of 2.4m x 36m to be provided at the access
Peel Town Commissioners
SupportPA 08/00822/B Erection of sub-Deanery, St. Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
The original application 08/00822/GB for erection of a dwelling within the grounds of St German's Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle of Man IM5 1HH was refused by the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and the Environment. The Revd Canon Nigel Godfrey, on behalf of The Vicar & Wardens, lodged an appeal on 14th August 2008. The appeal was notified to the Planning Secretary with reference L07NEW/AP08/0153. On 2nd September 2008, the Planning Appeals Administrator confirmed receipt of the appellants' request to withdraw the appeal, cancelling the requirement for statements. No inspector's analysis or decision was issued as the appeal did not proceed.
Precedent Value
This appeal sets no precedent as it was withdrawn before any substantive consideration or decision. Future applicants can learn that appeals can be withdrawn at any early stage without prejudice, potentially to pursue revised proposals or alternative approaches.
