DEC Decision Notice

Samson Designs Mr S T Samson The Workshop Park Road Port St Mary

Town and Country Planning Act 1999

The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure determined to APPROVE a planning application by The Vicars And Wardens Of St German's Cathedral, Ref 14/00806/GB, for the landscaping works in Cathedral grounds relating to the erection of three sculptures (in association with PA 14/00807/CON) at St German's Cathedral Derby Road Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1HH subject to compliance with the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.

Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.

1. Prior to the commencement of the development, a drawing is to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority in respect of the lighting of the sculptures, to include the following information;

• The use of low intensity LED's in a longer wavelength frequency.
• Angling of the LEDs fitted within the head of the sculpture to create a wash effect under the translucent disc, rather than an upwards directed angle which may create a 'searchlight' effect.
• Fitting of a light sensor and timer to switch off lighting after a set time (eg 10.30 pm)
• Angling of the LEDs in the base to face slightly inward to wash up the sculpture.

Reason: In order to mitigate the potential impact of lighting on any foraging bats using the Cathedral grounds.

Drawing Numbers 0804G/01 Rev A 'Location Plan', 0804G/04 'Existing Site Plan', 0804G/05 'Proposed Site Plan', 'Architectural Illustration - Sheet 1', 'Architectural Illustration - Sheet 2', document entitled 'Cathedral Isle of Man - Proposed Sculptures July 2014' all date stamped 10 July 2014.

Date of Issue:

1st December 2014

M Gallagher

Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building Control in accordance with the authority delegated to him in the name of the Minister and/or in the name and on behalf of the Department.

This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013.

Any appeal against this decision must be in accordance with Article 8 of the Order.

A valid appeal must be in writing, signed by the appellant, and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. To further validate the appeal it must contain:

• Payment of a planning appeal fee as prescribed in an order made by the Department under Section 1(1) of the Fees and Duties Act 1989 (currently £150);
• The reasons for making the appeal; and
• An election to have the appeal conducted by means of an inquiry (a hearing) or by means of written representation.

An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department’s website http://www.gov.im/categories/planning-and-building-control/planning-development-control/planning-appeals/how-to-appeal/

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, Planning & Building Control, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950