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24/10126/AIR PLANNING OFFICER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

Application No. : 24/10126/AIR Applicant : LIVING HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH LIMITED Proposal : Information in relation to conditon 6 of PA 23/01200/B detailing the existing fountain Site Address : REMOVAL HOUSE 39 Finch Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2PT

Planning Assistant: Charlotte Gatt

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 16.01.2025

Conditions and Notes for Approval

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions

NOTE. In this instance of the submitted documentation and correspondence from the Applicants, and after consultation with the Case Officer who has confirmed they are happy with the level of detail submitted, it is deemed sufficient to achieve the desired outcome and would be considered satisfactory for the planning condition 6 of application 23/01200/B, under the understanding that the development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.

Plans/Drawings/Information; This decision hereby approved relates to drawings and documents titled: APPLICATION FORM and REMOVALS HOUSE PLANNING FOUNTAIN RECORD, recorded as being electronically received on 09.12.2024

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Officer’s Report

1.0 Description 1.1 The proposed application 23/01200/B for the conversion of building from retail (class 1.1) to a community facility (class 4.3) was approved by the planning committee on 08.07.2024 subject to 8 conditions, some of which required submission of additional information prior to the commencement of works.

1.2 This report is specific to Condition 6 which the applicants are seeking to satisfy.

Specific wording of the conditions are as follows:

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24/10126/AIR

Prior to the removal of the fountain on the east boundary, as shown in drawing no. P-02 Rev D, which was received on 10th May 2024, details of the existing fountain shall be documented submitted to the Department. Reason: Fountain is a positive feature unique to the existing site and should be retained to maintain the visual appeal of the site and contribute positively to the streetscene and the character of the Conservation Area.

2.0 Proposal 2.1 The applicants have submitted a detailed drawing and a number of photographs of the existing fountain as well as a duly completed application form.

2.2 The document that has been submitted shows clearly the dimensions and a clear representation through photographs of the existing fountain that is in place.

3.0 Recommendation 4.1 In this instance of the submitted documentation and correspondence from the applicants, and after consultation with the case officer who has confirmed they are happy with the level of detail submitted, it is deemed sufficient to achieve the desired outcome and would be considered satisfactory for the planning condition 6 of application 23/01200/B, under the understanding that the development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.

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I can confirm that this decision has been made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority afforded to that Officer by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Officer has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded Interested Person Status.

Decision Made : Permitted

Date: 17.01.2025

Determining officer Signed : C BALMER

Chris Balmer

Principal Planner