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[Page 1] isle of Man Government Guy J Thompson The Old Paint Shop Athol Street Port St Mary IM9 5DS Town and Country Planning Act 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005 On 2nd January 2013, and in pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order, the Department of Infrastructure determined to APPROVE planning application 12/01427/GB by The Vicars & Wardens for the alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replacement porch (In association with 12/01428/CON) at Christ Church Church Hill Laxey Isle of Man IM4 7AX subject to compliance with the following conditions: The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. This approval relates to the works shown in drawings Location Plan, Block Plan, Drawing No: 82:3:12 Plan as Existing received 23rd October 2012 and 83:4:12 Rev A Plan as Proposed General Layout received 28th November 2012. Date of Issue: 4th January 2013 A eat.,,<

Director of Planning and Building Control Guidance Note This decision was made by the Development Control Manager in accordance with the authority delegated to her. This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005. Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice. An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department's website www.gov.im/transiort/ planning / plan/applications/decision.xml Cont/nued overleaf

[Page 2] Please note that a copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, are available for inspection at the Department. The proposed development must not be commenced until either; • The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or • Any appeal has been determined; Whichever is the later. If no appeal is lodged within 21 days of the date of issue overleaf, and this decision becomes final, the Department's public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within THIRTY DAYS following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice. Department of Infrastructure, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IMi 2SF Tel (01624 685950) email; [email protected] 12/01427/GB

[Page 3] PLANNING OFFICER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Application No. : 12/01427/GB Applicant: The Vicars & Wardens Proposal : Alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replacement porch (In association with 12/01428/CON) Site Address : Christ Church Church Hill Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7AX Case Officer: Mr S Moore Photo Taken: Site Visit: Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation Officer's Report THE SITE The application site is the curtilage of a church and adjoining land, set within a woodland area on Church Hill, within the Laxey Conservation Area. The church on the site, Christ Church, is a Registered Building and was built in 19th Century. The site of the proposals is on the south western elevation of Christ Church. The church is constructed from the local slate stone, with dressed limestone features, quoins etc. The existing porch, a major part of this application, is similarly built in the local slate with limestone features and a slate roof. It is entered via a set of steps through a pair of timber doors with lancet window over, which are to be retained and re-used within these proposa Is. THE PROPOSAL Proposed is Registered Building Consent for alterations, internal re-ordering and re- location of the font, removal of the front row of pews, raising of the floor to be level with the Chancel and removal of the west end pews. Demolition and enlargement of the existing porch to incorporate a cupboard and disabled toilet in conjunction with the erection of an external disabled access ramp to the new porch. PLANNING HISTORY Planning permission was granted for the erection of a notice board under 12/00283/D which is the most recent application. Other than that application 08/01341/CON for Registered Building Consent for re-ordering of interior including creation of disabled toilet, kitchen and gallery (in association with 08/01340GB) was withdrawn. DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES The application site falls within a parcel of land designated for worship in the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan 2005. As the application site is a Registered Building (RB 85) and falls within the Laxey Conservation Area, there are two policies within the Isle of Man Strategic 2 January 2013 12/01427/GB Page 1 of 4

[Page 4] Plan which are considered to be specifically material to the assessment of the application, Environment Policy 32 and Environment Policy 35. 8. As Christ Church is a Registered Building located in the Laxey Conservation Area, designated in 1990, the content of this application has been considered with particular regard to RB/3: GENERAL CRITERIA APPLIED IN CONSIDERING REGISTERED BUILDING APPLICATIONS, POLICY RB/5 ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS and Policy CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS as set out within Planning Policy Statement 1/01- Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man in tandem with Environment Policies 32 and 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 (20th June 2007) as set out within the Officer's Report. "Planning Policy Statement 1/01 RB/3: General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications The issues that are generally relevant to the consideration of all registered building applications are: • The importance of the building, its intrinsic architectural and historic interest and rarity, relative to the Island as a whole and within the local context; • The particular physical features of the building (which may include its design, plan, materials or location) which justify its inclusion in the register; descriptions annexed to the entry in the register may draw attention to features of particular interest or value, but they are not exhaustive and other features of importance, (e.g. Interiors, murals, hidden fireplaces) may come to light after the building's entry in the register; • The building's setting and its contribution to the local scene, which may be very important, e.g. Where it forms an element in a group, park, garden or other townscape or landscape, or where it shares particular architectural forms or details with other buildings nearby (including other registered buildings)." "RB/5: Alterations and Extensions In considering whether to grant planning approval for development which affects a registered building or its setting and in considering whether to grant registered building consent for any works, the Department shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. Registered Building consent is required for the building's alteration in any way which would affect its special architectural or historic character. There will be a general presumption against alteration or extension of registered buildings, except where a convincing case can be made, against the criteria set out in this section, for such proposals. Applicants for registered building consent for alteration or extension to a registered building must be able to justify their proposals. They will be required to show why the works which would affect the character of the registered building are desirable or necessary and they should provide full information to enable the Department to assess the likely impact of their proposals on the special architectural or historic interest of the building and on its setting. Where registered buildings are the subject of successive applications for alteration or extension, consideration will also be given to the cumulative affect upon the building's special interest as a result of several minor works which may individually seem of little consequence." Policy CA/2 - Special Planning Considerations states; "When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. 2 January 2013 12/01427/GB Page 2 of 4

[Page 5] Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected." REPRESENTATION S Laxey Village Commissioners recommend that the application is approved. ASSESSMENT The demolition and enlargement of the existing Porch to incorporate a cupboard and Disabled Toilet has, without doubt, the largest impact upon the character of the Registered Building. It reflects the changes in the way in which members of the congregation worship with a desire to have more facilities for the elderly and young alike, on site. The erection of an external disabled access ramp to the new porch. As set out above, this reflects the changing needs of the congregation. The materials used match and harmonise with those of the existing church. The hand rail would be 12mm steel round bars with cast iron collars finished black. It is considered that this woudl be appropriate and would be in keeping in terms of character and appearance. Items such as the re-location of the font, the removal of the front row of pews, the raising of the floor to be level with the Chancel and the removal of the west end pews to create an open area to the west end of the church further reflect the changes in the worship. None of these minor amendments are considered to have a detrimental impact upon the church and are therefore acceptable. Overall, the proposed level of development is modest and is of a design that is in-keeping with the character of the Registered Building and the Conservation Area within which it is located. As such, the proposals are considered to comply with the provisions of General Policy 2 and Environment Policies 32 and 35 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, and policies RB3, RB5 and CA/2 of the Planning Policy Statement 1/01- Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man. RECOMMENDATION The scheme is deemed to be acceptable and to comply with the policies outlined within this report and is therefore recommended for approval. PARTY STATUS The local authority, Laxey Village Commissioners, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status. Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of 02.01.2013 Recommendation: Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal 2 January 2013 12/01427/GB Page 3 of 4

[Page 6] C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal 0: Notes attached to refusals Cl. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. C 2. This approval relates to the works shown in drawings Location Plan, Block Plan, Drawing No: 82:3:12 Plan as Existing received 23rd October 2012 and 83:4:12 Rev A Plan as Proposed General Layout received 28th November 2012. I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager! Senior Planning Officer. Decision Made: Permitted Date: Determining officer (delete as appropriate) Signed . ............................................ Anthony Holmes Senior Planning Officer Signed............................................. Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Signed............................................. Sarah Corlett Senior PInning Officer H Signed ..................................... Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager 2 January 2013 12/01427/GB Page 4 of 4

[Page 7] Laxey Village Commissioners Barrantee Laksaa 35 New Road, Laxey, Isle of Man. 1M4 713G. Email:[email protected]
Telephone: (01624) 861241 Fax: (01624) 862623 www.laxcy.org
6 December 2012. Miss F.J. Callow Secretary. Planning Committee Department of Local Government & the Environment Murray House Mount Ilavelock DOUGLAS IMI 2SF 1)ear Miss Callow Planning Application No 12/01427/GB in respect of alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replacement porch at Christ Church, Church Hill, Laxey. Further to a meeting of Laxey Village Commissioners on Wednesday 5" December 2012, am directed to inform you that the Board recommends approval of the amended application. Yours sincerely pfq
6 Peter Burgess Clerk to the Board ol Laxey Village Commissioner

[Page 8] Davy, Laura From: Guy Thompson [gthompsonmanx.net] Sent: 16 November 2012 09:12 To: Davy, Laura Subject: Re: PA 12/01427/GB Alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replaceemnt porch (in association with 12/01428/CON) Hi Laura In post today, I will send you several examples of balustrade, nothing to fancy as I dont want the handrail to be a main feature Guy Original Message From: Davy, Laura To: 'Guy Thompson' Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 3:29 PM Subject: RE: PA 12/01427/GB Alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replaceemnt porch (in association hvith 12/01428/CON) Afternoon Guy, When are you hoping to submit a sketch of the proposed handrails for the above application? Thanks Laura Davy Miss Laura Davy Assistant Planner Planning and Building Control Division Department of Infrastructure Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas Ml 2SF Tel: 01624 685162 Email: laura,davy©iov.im Website: wwwqov.im istructure I WARNING If you are not the intended addressee of this e-mail, you must not copy or deliver it to anyone else or use it in any unauthorised manner. Isle of Man. Giving you freedom to flourish

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[Page 10] Laxey Village Commissioners Barrantee Laksaa 35 New Road, Laxey. Isle of Man, 1M4 713G. Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (01624) 861241 Fax: (01624) 862623 www.laxey.org
13th November 2012. Miss E.J. Callow Secretary, Planning Committee Department of Local Government & the Environment Murray House Mount Havelock DOUGLAS IMI 2SF Dear Miss Callow Planning Application No 12/01427/GB in respect of alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replacement porch at Christ Church, Church Hill, Laxey. Further to a meeting of Laxey Village Commissioners on Wednesday 7th November 2012, I am directed to inform you that the Board recommends refusal of the application for the following reason: a) The proposed hand rails to the disabled access ramp are to modern in respect of the design and materials used, and therefore are out of keeping with the character of the Church. Yours sincerely Peter Burgess Clerk to the Board of Laxey Village Commissioner

[Page 11] Davy, Laura From: Davy, Laura Sent: 07 November 2012 14:32 To: Igthompsonmanxnet Cc: Moore, Steve (DOI) Subject: RE: PA 12/01427/GB Alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replacement porch, Christ Church, Church Hill, Laxey. Dear Mr Thompson, I am writing with regard to the above mentioned application which is currently being considered by the Planning Authority. Steve Moore and I have gone through the application and just have a few concerns regarding the safety handrail. We feel that the tubular handrail and safety glass would be too modern for the building and something simpler and more traditional would be more appropriate. Please could you consider the suggestions and let me know how you wish to proceed. rhanks and Kind Regards Laura Davy Miss Laura Davy Assistant Planner Planning and Building Control Division Department of Infrastructure Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas IMi 2SF Tel: 01624 685162 Email: [email protected]

Website: _o~ infrastructure bun troçjgalys WARNING If you are not the intended addressee of this e-mail, you must not copy or deliver it to anyone else or use it in any unauthorised manner.

[Page 12] PA12/ 01427/GB The Vicars & Wardens Alterations, internal re-ordering and erection of replacement porch (In association with 12/01428/CON), Christ Church Church Hill Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7AX Planning Officer: Planning history and constraint detail extracted from the planning database for this site, collated for the benefit of the Planning Officer on 26.10.2012, includes; Listed Buildings: Address: Christ Church ,Laxey, Grade: REGISTERED BUILDING Description: Reference Number: 05/00085/REGBLD Conservation Areas: Cons Areas: Laxey Cons Area Dev Control Polygons: Reference Number: 08/01340/GB Status: Application Withdrawn Proposal: Re ordering of interior including creation of disabled toilet, kitchen and gallery (Registered Building no 85 in association with 08/0134 iCON) Reference Number: 02/00017/GB Status: Permitted Proposal: Repair work to leaded windows and installation of polycarbonate sheet to windows Reference Number: 12/00514/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Realignment and replacement of railway lines, power supply posts and overhead power wiring, improvements to pedestrian access to station, re-grading of south end of Rose Garden to provide ramped access to station, replacement of ground finish to station pedestrian areas, formation of public square at Whitehouse Close with stone paving, lighting and site for central work of art Reference Number: 12/00283/D Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of a notice board Reference Number: 12/00796/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of a replacement ticket kiosk Reference Number: 08/01341/CON Status: Application Withdrawn Proposal: Registered Building Consent for re ordering of interior including creation of disabled toilet, kitchen and gallery (in association with 08/01340GB) Reference Number: 01/02276/GB Status: Permitted Proposal: Alterations and modifications to church bell

[Page 13] isle of Man Government Guy J Thompson The Old Paint Shop ; Athol Street Port St Mary Isle of Man
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Tel: (01624) 685916 Fax: (01624) 686443 Director of Planning & Building Control Michael Gallagher, M.R.T.P.L Date: 22nd October 2012 Dear Mr Thompson, RE: Alterations, internal reordering and erection of an extension to replace existing porch, Christ Church, Laxey, Isle of Man - The Vicars & Wardens. Registered Building Nos. 85 Thank you for your planning application received on the 18 1h October 2012. Your submitted application needs to be returned as unfortunately it is deemed to be incomplete.

1. On the location plans the red line needs to outline the boundary of the grounds associated with the building, and not the building itself. I tried to contact your office by telephone on Friday 19th October, in which I left a message on your answer phone, and today concerning the above matter but there was no response. I would appreciate your addressing these matters and the resubmission of the forms with the details required within 30 days from the date of this letter. I look foard to hearing from you soon. i Yours sincerely , /h ç-- / -1-i-c Mr P Thorn ley For Secretary, Planning Committee 1(1 Encs T}A 1i

Department of Infrastructure Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IMi 2SF

[Page 14] 19/10/12 - 4pm.

• Locate plan needs boundary associated with the church outlined in 1968, and not the actual boundary.

• Take message for Agent to call me back.

29/10 - 10:25-

Tried the Agent again, but only got their correspondence.

Tried again 1:30pm, no response / must.