19 November 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Sulby Chapel, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
The proposal involved reinstating two pedestrian gates, each less than 1m high and 1m wide, made of mild/galvanized steel in a pattern matching the existing wrought iron gate at the rear of Sulby Methodist Church (Registered Building 172).
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The reinstatement of two small gates matching the existing rear wrought iron gate was deemed a modest development that would not harm the registered building or surroundings, but instead enhance its c…
presumes against any development which would adversely affect the southerly open countryside views from Peel Road
Requires additions and renovations to traditional buildings to be designed and finished in sympathy with their traditional appearance and character. The gates match the existing rear gate design, using mild steel to replicate wrought iron, assessed as sympathetic and enhancing the chapel's character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to registered buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. The modest gates do not harm the chapel's architectural or historic interest and were found acceptable.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. The proposed galvanized steel gates emulate the existing wrought iron, respecting material preferences.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Considers building importance, physical features, and setting. The gates respect the chapel's features and contribution to the local scene without adverse impact.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires justification for alterations affecting character, with presumption against unless desirable. Reinstatement was justified as enhancing character, matching historic design, with sufficient detail provided.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval for the installation of two gates relates to drawing detailing the Location Plan and 2 x A4 drawings detailing the proposed gate dimensions and materials, 1 x A4 Photograph detailing the existing wrought iron gate located at the rear of the church, and 6 x A4 Photographs detailing the two locations for the proposed installation of new gates all date stamped 3rd October 2012.
no objection
