15 March 2016 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
St Georges Church, Upper Church Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1jb
The site is St George's Church in the Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area, an urban church building set within its own grounds surrounded by streets. The works propose removing a redundant chimney stack from the rear eastern elevation and slating over the opening, plus replacing five steel mesh and two polyc…
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The officer considered the proposal's impact on the Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area, where St George's Church is noted for its classical interior despite a bluff exterior.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed the minor works as improvements that respect the church's urban context and conservation setting without negative impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Development must preserve or enhance conservation area character and protect special features. The chimney removal and mesh replacement were found to improve rather than harm the area's appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on conservation area character is a material consideration. Officer concluded the proposals have no negative effect and preserve the area's character.
Time limit
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.
no objections
no highways implications
Douglas Borough Council Building Control has no objection to the proposal. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 29-01-2016
