18 March 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Sulby Chapel, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
The application proposes alterations to Sulby Methodist Church, a traditional Registered Building (No. 172), including a new concrete ramped access on the front elevation measuring 9.9 metres in length and rising to a maximum height of 0.45 metres, with stonework sides matching the church and black-painted guard rails.…
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The officer assessed the proposal against the special interest of the Registered Building, noting Sulby Methodist Church's great architectural merit and historical interest.
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 carefully designed and finished in sympathy with their traditional appearance and character. The officer found the ramp's stonework matching the church and black handrail sympathetic, according with the policy.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic interest. The modest ramp was deemed not detrimental due to its scale, design, and finishes.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration, or extension of pre-1920 buildings. Matching stonework and appropriate handrail finishes satisfied this preference.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Sets general criteria for Registered Building applications, considering importance, physical features, and setting. The assessment focused on preserving the building's features and setting, finding no adverse impact.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving Registered Buildings or their settings, with presumption against alterations unless justified. The proposal was justified as necessary for access, with minimal impact demonstrated.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval for alterations and erection of a ramped access relates to Location Plan, Drawing Number SC.13.001.1001 and A4 sheet detailing images of the existing building with the proposed access all date stamped 31 Jan 2013.
Matching stonework
The stonework to the side of the ramp is to match that of the main body of the church in every aspect including stone type, colour, relative size and mortar joint size and finish.
Guard rail colour
The guard rail to the ramp is to be painted black.
no objection (approved unanimous)
