10 August 2006 · Delegated
St Ninians Church, Laureston View, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4by
This application sought Registered Building Consent for repairs to the louvres and replacement of the concrete roof on the tower of St Ninians Church, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas. The church is a registered building (RB 228), meaning any significant works require formal consent. The application was made in association with a related application reference 06/00756GB. The case officer, Mr S Moore, visited the site and discussed the proposed repair method directly with the Church Wardens and prospective contractors. The works were assessed against the policy covering alterations and extensions to registered buildings. Consent was granted on 10 August 2006 under delegated authority, subject to four conditions.
Registered Building Consent was granted on 10 August 2006 under delegated authority. The case officer visited the site and discussed the repair method with the Church Wardens and prospective contractors before recommending approval. The works were considered acceptable in relation to the policy governing alterations and extensions to registered buildings.
Alterations and Extensions to a Registered Building
Planning Policy Statement 1/01
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 development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawing number M4370-400 date stamped 05th May 2006, 1:1250 Site Location Plan date stamped 05th May 2006, Block Plan date stamped 05th May 2006, appended photographs date stamped 05th May 2006 and letter from Keel Construction dated 17th July 2006.
Condition 3
Tower roof to be finished in Code 6 lead.
Condition 4
Prior to the commencement of any works, the applicant must agree the method of removal of the concrete roof slab and corresponding protection to the remainder of the building with the Department's Conservation Officer.
Approval in principle for demolition of church hall, erection of dwellings and replacement hall, St Ninians Church, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas
Creation of an additional overspill car parking and extended and realigned access road to rear of St Ninians Church, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas
Erection of additional two storey internal space to provide replacement accommodation in place of redundant Church Hall associated with St Ninians Church, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas
