20 July 2009 · Delegated
The Arts Hub, The Chapel, Nursery Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4hg
This application sought permission to convert a former Methodist Church in Onchan, Isle of Man, from use as a theatre and stage school into a day nursery. The site sits at the corner of Main Road and Nursery Avenue. The application was refused by delegated decision on 20 July 2009. The case officer recommended refusal, and the final decision followed that recommendation. The available planning documents do not set out the detailed reasons for refusal, so the specific planning concerns that led to the decision cannot be confirmed from the evidence provided.
The application was refused on 20 July 2009, consistent with the officer's recommendation to refuse. The available evidence does not set out the specific reasons for refusal in detail.
designated as a building for civic, cultural or other special use (worship)
the application site is specifically designated as a building for civic, cultural or other special use (worship)
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the proposal is contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2 (g), (h) & (i)
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
change of use of the premises for storage, offices and market
material to the assessment
change of use of the former Methodist Chapel to theatre school studio
material to the assessment
conversion of former chapel to create offices
material to the assessment
