19 November 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Ch'ance)
Sulby Chapel, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
The application sought Registered Building consent for minor repairs including cleaning and repairing gutters, repointing stonework, and reinstating two small pedestrian gates (under 1m high and wide) at the front entrances of Sulby Methodist Church (Registered Building 172), matching the design of an existing wrought …
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The proposal involves reinstating two small gates in mild steel matching the pattern of the existing wrought iron rear gate, following discussions with the Assistant Conservation Officer; historical g…
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires consideration of the building's importance, physical features justifying registration, and setting/contribution to local scene. Officer assessed the gates' design, form, and appearance against these, finding they respect the Registered Building and landscape with no harm.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting special character unless justified as desirable/necessary; applicants must show impact on interest and setting. Gates justified as reinstatement of historical feature matching existing, enhancing rather than harming character; cumulative effects considered non-issue.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting character of special interest. Proposal preserves character by reinstating matching gates.
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 (approved unanimous)
