7 June 2011 · Delegated
St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
This application sought Registered Building Consent for a landscaping scheme at St German's Cathedral, Peel, Isle of Man. The works included the erection of an electricity substation, a replica keeill and hermit's cell, and a bus shelter lay-by. The application was linked to a separate planning application (11/00023/GB). The cathedral grounds are largely laid to lawn with mature trees along the southern boundary. The officer noted that hard surfacing is a mix of tarmac, gravel, and compacted soil, and that grassed areas — particularly in the northern half — show wear from car parking use. The application was approved on 7 June 2011 under delegated authority.
Registered Building Consent was granted on 7 June 2011 by a delegated Senior Planning Officer. The key issues considered were the impact on the registered building, the conservation area, the highway, and the surrounding area. No refusal reasons were raised and the officer recommended approval. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted.
Environment Policy 32: Extensions or alterations to a Registered Building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted. 7.27 Change of Use of Registered Buildings 7.27.1The best use for a Registered Building is usually the use for which the building was designed. However, it is recognised that it is often necessary to look for a new use to secure the economic future of the b uilding. It is important therefore that any new use is appropriate and that physical alterations are sensitive to its character. (1) Curtilage is defined in Appendix 1
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.
It is concluded that overall the works would enhance the Conservation Area in accordance with EP35
Environment Policy 35: 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. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
it is considered to comply with policies RB/3 and RB/5
GENERAL CRITERIA APPLIED IN CONSIDERING REGISTERED BUILDING APPLICATIONS
it is considered to comply with policies RB/3 and RB/5
POLICY RB/3 General criteria applied in considering registered building applications The issues that are generally relevant to the consideration of all registered building applications are:- • The importance of the building, its intrinsic architectural and historic interest and rarity, relative to the Island as a whole and within the local context; • The particular physical features of the building (which may include its design, plan, materials or location) which justify its inclusion in the register; descriptions annexed to the entry in the register may draw attention to features of particular interest or value, but they are not exhaustive and other features of importance, (e.g. Interiors, murals, hidden fireplaces) may come to light after the building's entry in the register; • The building's setting and its contribution to the local scene, which may be very important, e.g. Where it forms an element in a group, park, garden or other townscape or landscape, or where it shares particular architectural forms or details with other buildings nearby (including other registered buildings).
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 3
Prior to the use of the car park the vehicular access from Derby Road must be widened as shown by PL217/10A Revision A.
Renovation, alterations and erection of extensions to Corrin Hall.
Erection of a dwelling within grounds.
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.
