12 July 2006 · Planning Committee
St Ninians Church, Laureston View, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4by
St Ninians Church on Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, is a registered building (RB228) designed by architect W.D. Caroe, featuring unique exposed local stonework and impressive internal volumes. The proposal created a two-storey internal structure (essentially a mezzanine floor with demountable partitioning, glazing, lift, t…
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The officer assessed the proposal against Policy RB/5 (Alterations and Extensions to Registered Buildings), noting it as a major internal alteration but executed in a modern, 'honest' manner with mini…
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Photographic survey
Prior to the commencement of the works a full photographic survey of the property is to be carried out and provided for approval by the Planning Committee.
Partitioning details
Prior to the commencement of any works, the architects are to provide details of the partitioning system intended for use.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 1327/05 Drawing 01; 1327/05 Drawing 02 and 1327/05 Drawing 03 all received on 8th February 2006.
Glazed screen details
Prior to the commencement of any works, the architect is to provide large scale details of the full height glazed screen.
no objection
do not oppose subject to parking facilities from 05/00038/B constructed prior to commencement
recommend applicant consult Fire Safety Department on precautions
no notes indicating objection
Mixed responses to application 06/00218/CON for internal alterations at St Ninian's Church; Highway Division offers conditional no objection based on parking, Fire Service recommends consultation, SPMC&E objects to demolition of non-vernacular buildings, while Save Mann's Heritage and Isle of Man Victorian Society strongly object on heritage grounds.
Key concern: Proposed internal alterations destroy unique architectural features of nationally important Registered Building by W.D. Caröe
SPMC&E
Objectionwe therefore OBJECT to these elements of the application.; There are 3 separate buildings involved in this scheme. No. 1 would seem to be a small, vernacular building possibly well worth preservation.
Save Mann's Heritage
ObjectionWe write to register our strongest objection to the proposals.; What is proposed in this application totally destroys everything described above.; we must raise the strongest objection when it comes to St Ninian’s and request that Registered Building consent not be granted.
Isle of Man Victorian Society
Objectionwe will be submitting a detailed objection to this application; really it should be re-advertised so that the public are made quite clear
Conditions requested: re-advertise the application so that the site, the building and the proposals are abundantly clear
Department of Transport Highway Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo Not Oppose subject to the imposition of the following conditions; The Sunday School will be used by the children of parents who will attend services at the church and will not generate traffic. The hall will not be used at the same time as church services are in progress and the parking spaces can be used for both facilities.
Conditions requested: The parking facilities for the church approved in planning application 05/00038 must be constructed prior to the commencement of this development
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentRecommend the Applicant to Consult with the Fire Safety Department
Conditions requested: Recommend the Applicant to Consult with the Fire Safety Department in order to discuss the general Fire Precautions
