27 March 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (M Ballayher)
Onchan Village Hall, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1lj
The proposal involves installing a replacement lockable notice board at Onchan Parish Hall, an Arts & Crafts building designed by Hugh Mackie Baillie Scott and Registered Building No. 118, located at 136 Royal Avenue in the Onchan Conservation Area.
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The officer noted the proposal replaces a dilapidated painted timber notice board with a black powder coated metal one of simple design, same size (slightly smaller per supplementary report), colour, …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 applies broadly to development control. The officer referenced it alongside specific heritage policies but did not detail a specific test; the proposal was found acceptable in the historic context.
Environment Policy 32
Requires that extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings not detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic character. The officer assessed the replacement notice board would not impact the character of RB 118, as it matches the existing in size, colour, location, and is an improvement over the dilapidated timber version.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. The simple design in the same position was judged not to detract from the Onchan Conservation Area's quality.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
From PPS 1/01; considers building importance, physical features, and setting. The officer evaluated the notice board replacement against the building's Arts & Crafts features and group context, finding no harm.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
From PPS 1/01; presumes against alterations affecting special character unless justified, considering cumulative impacts. The replacement was justified as necessary (dilapidated existing), with full info provided, and no detrimental effect on character or setting.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
From PPS 1/01; impact on conservation area character is a material consideration, including settings. The proposal's minimal change was found appropriate with no adverse effect on views or context.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the following information all date stamped 18 Feb 2013: A4 Black and White Photo Sheet showing the 'Proposed Lockable Black Powder Coated Case for Onchan Parish Hall'; A4 Black and White Photo Sheet showing the existing Notice Board in context; A4 1:1,0000 Location Plan.
no objection; recommend approved for planning purposes only
