23 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Maughold Church, Postal Locality, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1as
Manx National Heritage applied to replace the existing east glazed screen of the Cross House shelter within Maughold Church churchyard with a new glazed screen that includes ventilation to address damp issues inside the shelter housing important carved stone crosses.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed alterations would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maughold Conservation Area and impact amenities or locality character.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is referenced as a national policy consideration. The officer assessed the proposal as in accordance with Strategic Plan policies overall, finding it acceptable in the Conservation Area context.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (g) requires consideration of development impacts. The officer concluded the proposals accord with Strategic Plan policies including GP2, as the screen replacement preserves the building without harming Conservation Area character.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 is cited under national policy. Assessed as compliant given the beneficial impact on preserving the historic shelter.
Environment Policy 40
Environment Policy 40 is referenced. The officer found no adverse impacts, aligning with environmental protection aims.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Policy CA/2 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 requires preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The proposals were found to have no impact on the character or appearance of the Maughold Conservation Area, making them acceptable.
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.
raised no objection and wished to record their support for the proposals
no highway interest in the application
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, while Garff Commissioners offer no objection and express support for the proposals to enhance and protect the crosses.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 22/01514/B
Garff Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners have resolved to offer no objection to this application and wish to record their support for the proposals.; The consensus expressed by the Board was that the proposal would enhance and act to protect the crosses.
