25 June 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Mount Tabor Methodist Church, High Street, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ep
Port St Mary Methodist Church on Athol Street sought permission to modify its roadside boundary wall by blocking up an existing pedestrian gate with matching stone wall and railings, relocating the gate 3m south using an existing pillar, adding a concrete path inside the wall for wheelchair access, creating a 3m x 3m e…
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The officer assessed whether the works would adversely impact the character and appearance of the property, acknowledged as historically important and worthy of registration, within a proposed Conserv…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character, local amenities, access, or adjoining land use. Officer assessed the minor boundary and access works as compliant, matching existing features with no harm to character or appearance.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect special architectural/historic interest. Though not yet registered, officer considered works would not prejudice future registration as they match existing historic boundary elements without harm.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve/enhance character/appearance. Site in proposed Conservation Area valuing the chapel's landmark status and stone walls/railings; works deemed to conserve these features.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Matching railings, pillars and gates
All railings, pillars and gates must match exactly those existing features elsewhere along the roadside boundary. Reason: the building and its surrounding area are of historical interest.
content not to object subject to railings, pillar and gate matching the existing alongside
no objection to proposal but noted on-street disabled bay requires separate DOI process, not guaranteed, and must meet specific dimensions; advised applicant to contact DOI
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application but notes issues with the proposed on-street disabled bay dimensions and advises on required procedures.
Key concern: proposed on-street disabled bay not to correct dimensions and requires separate statutory process
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 03.06.2020; The road markings for a disabled bay must conform to Diagram 1028.4 Permitted Variant 2 of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, 2016 where the minimum length is 6.6m and width 2.7m against a footway
