13 February 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Mrs C Dudley)
Methodist Chapel, Strang Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4nl
The proposal seeks permission to use the existing church hall at Union Mills Methodist Chapel on Strang Road as a playgroup facility for children aged 2-4, accommodating a maximum of 16 children during morning sessions in term time only.
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The officer noted the proposal re-uses an existing underused church hall in a village centre location, aligning with Community Policy 2 which encourages community facilities serving local populations …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is relevant in the determination of this application. The officer considered it alongside Community Policy 2 but did not detail specific tests; the overall assessment found the proposal compliant in a residential-zoned village centre.
Community Policy 2
Community Policy 2 states that new community facilities should be located to serve the local population, be accessible to non-car users, and where possible re-use existing vacant or underused buildings. The officer assessed the playgroup as making use of an existing church hall in a sustainable village centre location serving the local area.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the additional use of a church hall as a playgroup as shown in the location plan, site plan and drawing number 21.1.10 date stamped 18th November 2011.
no objection to the application
do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
