10 September 2020 · Planning Committee (signed by R Brazier, Presenting Officer)
St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
The proposal involved re-ordering the interior of the Cathedral Isle of Man (formerly St Germans Cathedral) in Peel to create a more versatile, accessible, and comfortable multi-function space suitable for worship, concerts, exhibitions, and community use.
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The officer concluded that 'the works, whilst changing the internal character of the building and creating a new opening and addition of rooflights, will overall result in a more versatile building wh…
Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions
Requires special regard to desirability of preserving registered building or setting or features of special architectural/historic interest. Officer assessed limited impacts from pew removal, flooring, openings, rooflights outweighed by benefits justifying works.
Designation of conservation areas
Special attention to preserving/enhancing conservation area character/appearance. Cathedral in heart of Peel Conservation Area; external works (opening, railings, screening) found acceptable with limited visual impact.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting registered building character. Alterations justified as limited harm to special interest, benefits (versatility, maintenance) provide public justification.
Environment Policy 33
Change of use/alterations only if appropriate and non-detrimental. Multi-function enhancements (cafe, events) deemed appropriate for ecclesiastical use.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing conservation areas. External changes assessed as preserving character.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Doors, windows, metal screen approval
Before the relevant parts of the work begin details of the following items, to include plans, elevations and sections at a scale of 1:20 have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Department: a) Doors; b) Windows; c) Metal Screen. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Demolition method statement
No development shall take place until a method statement demonstrating the means to be employed in the works of demolition authorised by this permission and support of any retained structures has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. Demolition shall be implemented in accordance with the approved method statement. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Rooflights details
Details of the proposed roof lights, i.e. type and size, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The new roof lights shall be of a design which, when installed, shall not project forward of the general roof surface (and shall have a surround of a dark, matt finish). The roof lights shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Internal joinery schedule
A schedule of new joinery internal joinery at a scale of 1:10 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to its installation. Such repairs shall be completed in accordance with the approved details prior to the and thereafter maintained. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Ramps/steps details
Drawings of the proposed ramps and/or steps at a scale of 1:10 and including cross-sections shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to their installation. Such drawings should include details of all materials, plinths, copings and the profile, fixings and colour of handrails and supports. The ramps/steps shall be constructed in accordance with the approved drawings and maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Tiled floor protection method
Prior to the commencement of works taking place details of the method for protecting the tiled floor of the registered building shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Department. The works shall take place in accordance with the approved details and be maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Materials and finishes schedule
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used for all proposed works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details and maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
no highway interest in the application
no objection to the works
The Isle of Man Victorian Society raised detailed concerns about multiple aspects of the Registered Building alterations, including pew removal, floor designs, and rooflights, while welcoming some amendments; Peel Town Commissioners objected to the new south transept doorway; Highways Division had no interest.
Key concern: pews fixed at time of Registration, removed without consent - requires re-advertisement or retrospective application to avoid dangerous precedent
The Isle of Man Victorian Society
Conditional No Objection"The tiles should be taken up and made available for re-use in suitable locations elsewhere on the Island."; "The publication states that the pattern on the new floor should reflect the architecture of the church. The proposed pattern fails to achieve that requirement; it is too modern a stylistic design"; "the introduction of a glazed door with sandblasted design is totally incongruous to the traditional handcrafted wooden screen. It serves no purpose and shows as an example of architectural dyslexia."; "How many people can pass through an opening 12 inches wide?"; "It would be a very dangerous precedent to accept the present situation and thereby turn a blind eye to the releasing of the pews without consent."; "arrange for the removal of the pews to be included in a revised application without the erroneous statement that Registered Building Consent is not required"
Conditions requested: actual pattern in the paving should be a Reserved Matter in any Approval as the metalwork screens; views of the Fire Prevention Department should be sought on rooflights prior to approval; number of Heritage Rooflights should be restricted to three in a row on one level; confirmation of storage 'off site' when chairs not required should be obtained; re-advertise application to include removal of pews or separate retrospective application
The Isle of Man Victorian Society
ObjectionWe are very concerned however that you now feel that this element does not require the application to be re-advertised.; Planning is a public process and one which should be open and transparent.; to avoid any possibility of a Petition of Dolence or the likes we ask you to reconsider your thoughts
Conditions requested: reconsider and arrange for removal of pews to be included in revised application without erroneous statement
Peel Town Commissioners
ObjectionThe Board of Peel Town Commissioners opposed the provision of an external doorway and the treatment proposed for this doorway in the South transept.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest
