17 January 2024 · Planning Committee (signed by J Chance, Director of Planning and Building Control)
St Josephs Church, Snaefell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6pd
The proposal involves removing a 1.1m high statue of St Joseph and its plinth from the front elevation of St Josephs Church, a predominantly single-storey red brick building with slate roof in a residential area of Douglas.
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The main issue was whether removal of the statue would impact the character and appearance of the building and streetscene.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the proposal against this policy, concluding that removal of the statue, while noticeable, will not impact the character and appearance of the structure or streetscene. The site's residential zoning and lack of heritage designations supported compliance.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest.
no objections
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, Douglas Borough Council has no objections, and several public representations object to the removal of the historic statue.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01332/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/01332/B Removal of wall mounted statue to front elevation St Josephs Church Snaefell Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 6PD
