2 January 2013 · Planning Committee
St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
Manx Telecom proposed installing four antennas and four radio units inside the bell tower of St Germans Cathedral, a Registered Building (No. 204) in Peel Conservation Area, to improve 3G in-building coverage in central Peel.
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The officer recommended approval because the proposal has 'minimal impact on the character and setting of the Registered Building', with GRP louvres achieving a 'near match' to existing ones and not a…
General Policy 2
Requires special regard to preserving Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant due to minimal, reversible impacts; GRP louvres match existing and internal works invisible externally.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimental to Registered Building character. Officer found 'minimal impact' from louvre replacement and internal equipment, preserving architectural interest per s.16(3) TCPA 1999.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. GRP used as facsimile for functionality (signal transmission) but achieves 'near match'; objector claimed conflict but officer prioritised overall heritage preservation.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve/enhance character. Proposal preserves via no external change beyond matching louvres.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This consent relates to the installation of telecommunications equipment and installation of replacement louvres as shown in drawing numbers 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 and 107 date stamped 17th September 2012, Equipment Specifications contained in Appendix 4 of the site specific supplementary information date stamped 17th September 2012 and drawing number 005 date stamped 2nd November 2012.
