5 October 2011 · Development Control Manager (delegated under Regulation 4(2) of the Registered Building Regulations 2005)
Our Lady Star Of The Seas And St Maughold, Queens Promenade, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1bh
The proposal involves installing a 2.5-tonne electrically operated bell chime assembly within the internal bell tower of the church, supported by two 2.9m steel I-beams built into the existing brick walls via concrete padstones.
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The works are completely internal within the bell tower with no external visual impact, and the steel cradle installation respects the existing bell cradle in a manner deemed acceptable.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 requires special regard to preserving the Registered Building or its features of special interest, with a presumption against alterations unless justified by demonstrating necessity and minimal impact. The officer assessed the internal steelwork and bell installation as having no external visual impact and respecting existing fabric, thus not detrimentally affecting character.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
This policy considers the building's importance, physical features, and setting. The officer evaluated the church's architectural interest by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and confirmed the proposal's internal works do not harm key features or setting, while enhancing the conservation area context.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest. The internal proposals were found compliant as they preserve character without visual changes.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the following information, date stamped 11 August 2011: Schedule of Works August 2011; Location Plan Drawing 01; Floor Plan Drawing 02; Section Drawing 03; Detail of New Support Steels Drawing 04; Drawing entitled 'Description - Bangor Proposed Chime Frame'.
no objection to the proposal
No objection
