12 July 2006 · Delegated
St Ninians Church, Laureston View, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4by
Permission was granted for the erection of additional two-storey internal space at St Ninians Church, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas. The new space was intended to provide replacement accommodation in place of a redundant Church Hall. The church is a Registered Building (RB228) and sits adjacent to St Ninians High School. The case officer considered the proposal well considered and recommended approval, which was accepted under delegated authority. The permission was granted subject to five conditions. The site has a notable planning history with seven previous applications recorded.
The application was permitted by delegated decision. The case officer considered the proposal well considered and recommended approval, which was accepted. The decision notice formally granted permission.
Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 Alterations and Extensions, is of particular relevance as the building is registered.
POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting and in considering whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. Registered building consent is required for the building's alteration in any way which would affect its special architectural or historic character. There will be a general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings, except where a convincing case can be made, against the criteria set out in this section, for such proposals. Applicants for registered building consent for alteration or extension to a registered building must be able to justify their proposals. They will be required to show why the works which would affect the character of the registered building are desirable or necessary and they should provide full information to enable the Department to assess the likely impact of their proposals on the special architectural or historic interest of the building and on its setting. Where registered buildings are the subject of successive applications for alteration or extension, consideration will also be given to the cumulative affect upon the building's special interest as a result of several minor works which may individually seem of little consequence.
Condition 1
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Condition 2
Prior to the commencement of the works a full photographic survey of the property is to be carried out and provided for approval by the Planning Committee.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of any works, the architects are to provide details of the partitioning system intended for use.
Condition 4
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 1327/05 Drawing 01; 1327/05 Drawing 02 and 1327/05 Drawing 03 all received on 8th February 2006.
Condition 5
Prior to the commencement of any works, the architect is to provide large scale details of the full height glazed screen.
Approval in principle for demolition of church hall, erection of dwellings and replacement hall
Creation of an additional overspill car parking and extended and realigned access road to rear of church
Approval in principle for demolition of existing hall & erection of new hall, community housing, access and car parking
Erection of a sheltered housing complex to replace existing church hall with associated car parking, new access road, landscaping and the creation of a car park for sole use of church members
Erection of a sheltered housing complex to replace existing church hall with associated car parking, new access road, landscaping and the creation of a car park for sole use of church members (Resubmission)
Revised car parking to previously approved Sheltered Housing Scheme to separate car parking for church and residential housing scheme
Erection of a detached MEA sub station for approved Sheltered Housing Development (04/1079B)
