10 August 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
St Ninians Church, Laureston View, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4by
The proposal involved repairing the oak louvres on the church tower by replacing outer vertical boards with new oak treated with Tung oil and sealed with traditional mastic, and replacing the existing concrete roof, which was leaking and causing structural issues due to rusting steel reinforcements.
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The officer considered the proposal against Policy RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01, which governs alterations to registered buildings.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 in Planning Policy Statement 1/01 requires alterations to registered buildings to preserve their character. The officer assessed the louvre repairs and roof replacement as using sympathetic materials and methods discussed on site, necessary due to deterioration, and resulting in an enhancement to the building's condition.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to drawing number M4370-400 date stamped 05th May 2006, 1:1250 Site Location Plan date stamped 05th May 2006, Block Plan date stamped 05th May 2006, appended photographs date stamped 05th May 2006 and letter from Keeil Construction dated 17th July 2006.
Roof materials
Tower roof to be finished in Code 6 lead.
Method statement
Prior to the commencement of any works, the applicant must agree the method of removal of the concrete roof slab and corresponding protection to the remainder of the building with the Department's Conservation Officer.
no objection to the proposals
