12 September 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Sulby Chapel, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
The proposal involves replacing two existing rectangular casement opening windows with obscure glazing on the south elevation of the Sulby Methodist Church, an early 20th century Edwardian Methodist chapel constructed in 1912-13 and designated as Registered Building RB 172.
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The officer judged that the proposal meets the statutory test in Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, as the like-for-like replacement of the two south elevation windows preserves the…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer assessed that the like-for-like window replacement protects the building's special interest, meeting the policy as the works preserve rather than harm the fabric.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic character. The existing windows were judged not to contribute to this character, and the matching replacement ensures no detrimental impact.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration, or extension of pre-1920 buildings. The proposed timber framed windows match the existing traditional materials, satisfying the policy preference.
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.
no objections to the application
