13 August 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Andreas Church Hall, Andreas Village, Isle Of Man, IM7 4ez
The application seeks to convert Andreas Church Hall, a modest single-storey stone building in the heart of Andreas village, into a family home by reconfiguring internal spaces including bedrooms, kitchen, dining, living, utility, and bathroom, without any external changes.
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The proposal complies with General Policy 2 as the site is in Existing Residential zoning, with no external changes ensuring it respects the site, surroundings, scale, form, and character without adve…
General Policy 2
Presumes in favour of development in Existing Residential zoning provided it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, avoids adverse impacts on character, wildlife/habitats/watercourses, amenities, access/parking/road safety, and does not prejudice adjoining land. Officer assessed no external changes mean full compliance with criteria b, c, d, g, h, i, k; internal conversion deemed acceptable in context.
Community Policy 3
Permits loss of community facilities only if no longer practical/desirable for existing or alternative community use. Officer accepted loss as building unused for some time, non-viable for maintenance, supported by prior Committee approvals for demolition/replacement.
Environment Policy 4
Protects wildlife/habitats; requires bat survey pre-works with mitigation if found, per Wildlife Act 1990. Condition ensures compliance, with DEFA Ecosystems advice recommended.
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.
Bat survey and mitigation
Prior to the undertaking of any works on the conversion of the building, a survey for bats, which are protected under the Wildlife Act 1990, must be undertaken and approved by the Department and if any bats or their roosts are found, appropriate mitigation must be undertaken in accordance with a scheme to be approved by the Department and the development must be undertaken in accordance with these details. Reason: in order to comply with Environment Policy 4 of the Strategic Plan. Note: the advice of DEFA Ecosystems Policy Office is recommended in this respect.
Full support, congratulates applicants on saving architectural heritage, suggests internal layout improvements and removal of brick porch.
Support the application as the best outcome for the old Victorian school.
All consultees and a neighbour support the change of use from church hall to residential dwelling, with Highways recommending no objection and no conditions, and the Victorian Society offering full support and restoration advice.
Isle Of Man Victorian Society
SupportWe write to give full support to this application which would result in the retention and restoration of this integral part of the history of Andreas; The brick built appendage on the side of the original porch should be removed; a far more practicable layout could be achieved to better utilize the views and sunshine pattern and would be happy to offer advice if asked
Highways
No ObjectionThe proposed change of use to the church hall to residential is not considered to have any negative impacts in relation to highways based on the extant use of the site.; There are no suggested conditions.; Recommendation: DNO
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionAndreas Parish Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
