29 July 2008 · Committee
St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
This application sought Registered Building consent to erect a dwelling within the grounds of St German's Cathedral, Peel, a Registered Building (RB 204). The application was linked to a separate full planning application (08/00822/GB). The site occupies the eastern extent of the Cathedral grounds within the Peel Conservation Area. It is currently wooded and forms part of the setting of the Cathedral. The application was refused by committee on 29 July 2008. The case officer had also recommended refusal.
The application was refused by committee on 29 July 2008. The officer also recommended refusal. The proposal sought to erect a dwelling within the grounds of a Registered Building in a Conservation Area, on a wooded site that forms the setting of St German's Cathedral.
Alterations and Extensions to a Registered Building
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
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.
Siting of 10m flagpole, grounds of St German's Cathedral, Peel
Alterations to Flower Room and Vestry, St German's Cathedral, Peel
Widening of access between Corrin Hall and St German's Cathedral, Peel
Replacement of tarmac with concrete setts and widening of drive and access, area outside main public entrance of St German's Cathedral, Peel
Alterations to north entrance, introduction of paving setts, forming new steps and disabled ramp, relocation of car parking (with additional spaces and landscaping) and relocation of lamp post and flag pole (amendments to approved 02/00692) (in association with 05/01502GB)
