Construction of a disabled ramped access to entrance of church, (Conservation Area)

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Ramp sited along the side footpath, largely screened by adjacent buildings
• ✓No adverse impact on the Conservation Area
• ✓No harm to the character or appearance of the church
• ✓Application determined by Planning Committee due to agent being a member of staff
• ✓access
• ✓heritage

The application sought permission to construct a ramped access along the footpath to the side of St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church on Patrick Street, Peel, within a designated Conservation Area. The ramp would provide disabled access to the church entrance. The key planning issue was whether the works would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or the listed building. The officer concluded that the ramp is a minor alteration, largely screened by the buildings on either side, and would have no adverse impact on the Conservation Area or the building's appearance. The application was referred to the Planning Committee because the agent was a member of staff, and the committee approved it in line with the officer's recommendation.

The ramp was judged to be a minor alteration that would be largely hidden by the flanking buildings, meaning it would cause no harm to the Conservation Area or the character and appearance of the church. On that basis, the committee permitted the development.

Conditions (2)

1. 1

   Condition 1

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

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This approval relates to drawing number RCC/1/04 date stamped received on 22nd July 2005.

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