22 April 2024 · Delegated
St Thomas Church, Church Road Marina, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hq
This application sought permission to erect a flower art installation on the east side of the tower at St Thomas's Church, Church Road, Douglas. The church sits within a prominent plot bounded by Finch Road, Church Road, Market Street, and St Thomas' Walk, with St Thomas School located immediately to the south. The key planning considerations identified in the officer report were the statutory test and the effect on the character and appearance of the site. The proposal was assessed as acceptable against both. Permission was granted on 22 April 2024 under delegated powers, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 22 April 2024. The officer report identified the statutory test and the character and appearance of the site as the key planning considerations, and the proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
General Policy 2
complies with
General Policy 2: 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. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environment Policy 35
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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.
Section 16(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
complies with
Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
complies with
Condition 1
The Installation a flower art installation on the East side of the Church tower as approved shall be removed from the building/site by the 1st September 2024.
