Planning Officer Report and Recommendation

Planning Report And Recommendations {{table:408079}} 08/00848/CON - Registered Building consent to erect a dwelling within grounds of (In association with 08/00822/GB) Registered Building Nos. 204 St German's Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel. IM5 1HH. Application Refused. 08/00822/GB - Erection of a dwelling within grounds of St German's Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel. IM5 1HH. Application Refused. 05/01502/CON - Alterations to north entrance, introduction of paving setts, forming new steps and disabled ramp, relocation of car parking (with additional spaces and landscaping) and relocation of lamp post and flag pole (amendments to approved 02/00692) (in association with 05/01502 GB). Application Permitted 05/01502/GB - Alterations to north entrance, introduction of paving setts, forming new steps and disabled ramp, relocation of car parking (with additional spaces and landscaping) and relocation of lamp post and flag pole (amendments to approved 02/00692) (in association with 05/01502 CON). Application Permitted 02/00692/B - Replacement of tarmac with concrete setts and widening of drive and access, area outside main public entrance of St German's Cathedral, Peel. Application Permitted 00/02069/B - Widening of access between Corrin Hall and St German's Cathedral, Peel. Application Permitted 92/00366/B - Alterations to Flower Room and Vestry, St German's Cathedral, Peel. Application Permitted 89/00149/B - Siting of 10m flagpole, grounds of St German's Cathedral, Peel. Application Permitted ## Proposals: Proposed are internal alterations to the South Clergy Vestry include; the removal of an internal lobby, the laying of a new, beige carpet intended to lighten the interior, but which does not need consent, the ceiling is to be insulated by affixing insulation between the ceiling joists, and new fluorescent tube up-lighting together with the electrical re-wiring and installation of lighting scheme to the main body of the Cathedral and installation of Kitchen facilities to the North Transept. ### Representations: There are no representations at the time this report was written. ### Assessment: As the Cathedral is Registered Building (RB 204), the content of this application has been considered with particular regard to Policy RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS as set out within Planning Policy Statement 1/01- Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man. The removal of the lobby to the South Clergy Vestry is not considered to be detrimental to the character of the Registered Building as the lobby is a later addition and of minimal architectural and historic interest. Its removal will return the Vestry to its former plan form. The installation of the Kitchen units in the North Transept is considered to be acceptable as the kitchen units are designed to be low level behind an existing pew back and to be located within existing cupboards, with the minor alteration of the existing doors being split into two. These cupboards are already in place and are a modern addition to the Cathedral. These works also represent the changes necessary to facilitate modern worship. The main impact on the character of the Cathedral is the installation of a new lighting scheme. As with most places of worship, there are already lights in place to provide overall lighting to the space. This existing lighting is of limited interest, is inefficient and does little to enhance to the interior of the Cathedral. The proposed scheme rationalises the existing wiring and lighting and in doing so, provides better 'task' lighting for the worshiper in conjunction with lighting that will highlight the internal features thereby providing a clear enhancement to the interior. In conclusion, these proposals are considered to represent an enhancement to the character of the Registered Building and are therefore acceptable. RECOMMENDATION: Permit. PARTY STATUS: It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status: Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 22.11.2010

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This approval relates to the following information all Date Stamped 01 Nov 2010 Location Plan Drawing No. 0804/01 2No. A3 plans indicating the power and lighting layout. 1No. A3 Photomontage indicating the 'Existing Corona with new low voltage light fittings', large scale Cross Section showing lighting layouts and positions of lights etc.

3No. A3 Sheets showing light fittings.

Submission entitled 'Specification – Proposed Electrical re-wiring and lighting improvements.'

A4 submission entitled 'Notes for Application for Registered Building Consent', pages 4, 6, 7, 8 and A4 sheet entitled 'St German’s Cathedral South (Clergy) Vestry indicated in green'.

A4 submission including sheets entitled 'St. German’s Cathedral Floor Plan, showing North Transept Kitchen' and 5No A4 sheets showing the kitchen layouts and 3D representations of the same.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 25/11/11

Signed : [Signature] Senior Planning Officer