4 January 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Christ Church, Church Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ax
The proposal involves internal re-ordering at Christ Church, including relocation of the font, removal of front row and west end pews, raising the floor to level with the Chancel, demolition and enlargement of the existing porch to include a cupboard and disabled toilet, and an external disabled access ramp.
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The largest impact was from demolishing and enlarging the porch to add a cupboard and disabled toilet, reflecting changes in worship needs for elderly and young, deemed acceptable due to modest scale …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 supports development that complies with relevant policies. The officer assessed the proposals as compliant overall, with modest scale and design in-keeping with the Registered Building and Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 32
ENV32 relates to Registered Buildings. Considered alongside RB policies; proposals justified as necessary for worship changes, with no unacceptable impact on special architectural or historic interest.
Environment Policy 35
ENV35 relates to Conservation Areas. Proposals assessed for impact on Laxey Conservation Area character; found to harmonise due to matching local slate, limestone features, and simple detailing.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires consideration of building's importance, physical features, and setting. Officer noted 19th-century church's local slate stone and limestone, existing porch retention/re-use, and proposals' lack of detriment.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations unless justified; applicants must show desirability/necessity. Enlargement and ramp justified for disabled access and worship changes, with matching materials and modest impact.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires assessment of impact on Conservation Area character and setting. Proposals deemed appropriate in woodland setting on Church Hill, enhancing accessibility without harming local scene.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the works as shown in drawings Location Plan, Block Plan and Drawing No: 82:3:12 Plan as Existing received 23rd October 2012 and 43:4:12 Rev A received 28th November 2012.
recommend that the application is approved
