**Document:** Cathedral Development Planning Statement **Application:** 18/00529/GB — Alterations, erection of extension to South elevation, installation of roof lights, replacement of railings to boiler room, provision of external screening and internal alterations to provide toilet, kitchen, multi function space and cafe facilities (In association with 18/00530/CON) **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2019-09-12 **Parish:** German **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/29867-german-cathedral-formerly-street-replacement-extension/documents/1331906 --- # Cathedral Development Planning Statement ### Cathedral grounds - The Cathedral has a bio-diversity plan 20EP X2020 produced in December 2017 (20 environmental projects by 2020: Four in each of five areas 2017-2020). The Cathedral is also a partner of the Island's UNESCO Biosphere. Gardens are being built which can be read in a variety of ways over the same journey. The overarching narrative in the 19 garden rooms that are being created is the way Christianity has engaged with Manx culture over more than 1500 years. In summary the Cathedral grounds are designed to be viewed in at least ten ways. ### History 1. Christianity @ Cathedral IOM: The story of how Christianity has engaged with Manx culture century by century from its arrival in the 5th century to the present day (There are 12 historic gardens and 7 themed) 2. One World @ Cathedral IOM: Looking at global issues, such as poverty, justice, Fair Trade, climate change and modern slavery. ### Science 3. Animal @ Cathedral IOM: Highlighting the unique fauna associated with the Isle of Man e.g. the Manx Cat 4. Vegetable @ Cathedral IOM: Plants dating from 360 million years ago (ferns) to the Present Day 5. Mineral @ Cathedral IOM: The Geological history of the Isle of Man from 470 million years ago to the present 6. Mathematics @ Cathedral IOM: The Mathematics underlying creation: e.g. The Golden Ratio and Fibonacci sequence ### Health 7. Well-being @ Cathedral IOM: Exploring health issues and the Cathedral garden, everything from paths associated with reflexology to plants for healing ### Art 8. Art @ Cathedral IOM: A celebration of contemporary public Art in the Landscape 9. Knox @ Cathedral IOM: Gallery 7 in the Landscape to include replica jardinières and other landscape features associated with Archibald Knox (6 other Galleries will be located in the Cathedral Quarter buildings) ### Play 10. Play @ Cathedral IOM: Woodland play, dinosaur trail, mini-beasts and bees ### Spiritual Reflection 11. Reflective Walk @ Cathedral IOM: for those wanting to reflect on our world or pray ### Adjacent Buildings ### The Cathedral Hall 'The Corrin Memorial Church Hall', as it is officially known as, was built in 1922 and on completion was gifted to the Vicar and Wardens of German and serves the community in social and sporting functions. Since then the hall has been added to with an extension built in 1957, known as 'The Annex'. The Annex is now used as the Song School. The older part of the Corrin Hall is a rather paired down version of the Arts and Crafts movement style influenced by local designers such as Mackay Hugh Baillie-Scott (1865-1945) who lived in the Isle of Man from 1889-1901 and produced a number of buildings including Onchan Village Hall. The Annex is a poorly insulated flat roofed addition, which has two features of the older building applied to it; the local brick at lower level and pebbledash at the higher level. In 2019 this is in the process of being modified further by the installation of new double glazed windows matching those of the older hall. ### The boundary Walls and Gates The boundary walls of the site are sometimes as much as 2 metres high and vary from random sandstone walls (though slate is also included) to walls that have piers with infill at the upper level of either a simple wrought iron railing or a more decorative Gothic style infill. There are three sets of gates in various states of disrepair: - Atholl Street Gates. Odd segments of the original cast ironwork remain supplemented by more recent and simpler wrought iron replacement. There are two central gates and two pedestrian gates. Light fittings once topped the two main piers, but no longer exist. - A pair of pedestrian cast iron gates one of which has broken hinges offering access into the neighbouring 'donkey field' zoned for 'Church use', but owned by Dandara. - A cast iron gate (the pair is broken, but the fragments are on site) giving vehicular access from Derby Road to the car park. ## Section 2 The significance of the Cathedral (including its contents and churchyard) [Table omitted in markdown export] In terms of: i) Its special architectural and historical interest ii) Significant features of artistic or archaeological interest The significance is generally accumulated knowledge over a long period of time with many people putting in their comments. This includes: - Bernard Caine a Cathedral Warden (Also chairman of Manx Museum and National Trust during 80's and 90's.) - The Revd Canon John D. Gelling author of *A history of the Manx Church 1698-1911*, (Manx Heritage Foundation, 1998) and an article on *The Cathedral windows July 2008* - The Very Revd. Nigel Godfrey MA, MSc, MBA, Dip TP (Dean). *Former MRTPI Member* - John Gray, Chartered Structural and Civil Engineer Quinquennial Inspection of the Cathedral 2017 - Jonathan Kewley author of *Churches of Mann: Isle of Man Churches Chapels and Keeills explored in Words Pictures and Music* (Lily Publications 2009) - John Pyke Mander MIBO, International Society of Organ Builders Assessment of St German's Cathedral Organ, September 2014 - John Sharpe MSc, Dip TP, FRICS, MCIOB, Chartered Surveyor (Member of the DAC), i) Its special architectural and historical interest The Cathedral in relation to Architecture in the British Isles generally is very much an 'off-the-peg' Victorian building with dozens of church's that broadly follow the same format. Specifically there is the church of St Michael Garston, Liverpool, (built by the same Liverpool practice between 1875-77) which is almost its double and is listed Grade II. The building has experienced a number of tragedies in its short life. There was a decision, whilst building works were progressing to add a spire. While this was very elegant, the pressure on the tower was so great that both spire and tower were taken down and only the tower replaced, though the foundations were sufficient when built the second time to take a spire. **Note:** A very recent re-modelling done on the lines proposed by the Cathedral is the 13th century Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, a Grade I listed building (See Church & Heritage Building Issue 172 July/August 2018 page 54-57 Project) ii) Significant features of artistic or archaeological interest ### Summary of Key features of the Cathedral This is not an exhaustive list of Cathedral features, but contains the most significant elements. For the full list reference should be made to the Cathedral Inventory. ### Key to Categories: ### Key features of the Cathedral: Pre 19th century [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Key features of the Cathedral: 19th century [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Key features of the Cathedral: 20th century [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Key features of the Cathedral: 21st century [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Other Key Features: [Table omitted in markdown export] ## Section 3: Assessment of the impact of the proposals on the significance defined in Section 2 [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Sources Consulted: - Churches of Mann: Isle of Man Churches Chapels and Keeills explored in Words Pictures and Music Jonathan Kewley (Lily Publications, 2009) Jacqui Turner BSc, MCD, MRTPI (Former Trustee Cathedral Quarter Trust) - Diocesan Advisory Council for the Care of Churches web sites: - ChurchCare http://www.churchcare.co.uk/ - Shrinking the footprint http://www.churchcare.co.uk/shrinking-the-footprint - Caring for God’s Acre www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk ### 3.1 Impact of the Proposed new Floor and Underfloor Heating The impact of the new Cathedral floor (and underfloor heating): - It will deal with the issue of pew platforms which in places are disintegrating with rotten floor boards that have split or have been affected by woodworm. Replacement of the floor in places is urgent. The wood also absorbs sound which affects the ability of the organ to speak. - It will resolve the issue of the dangerous cast iron central heating pipes which are a trip hazard, especially for the young and elderly. - It will provide an opportunity to lay a floor across the whole site in a harmonious way. (The scheme proposes the covering of the existing tiles in the gangways which if they remain visible they will cause the following problems: - The fact they are not centralised down the nave would become visually more apparent with a clear flat floor - The poor links as they change direction would be more obvious - Additional areas would be required to be laid and matching might be challenging. (For poor modern matching view the tile insert between the Apse and the Choir) - The pews, while not necessarily linked to a new floor will be removed as they are not fixed and are cumbersome to move and would scratch and mark a stone floor. - The dais will be removed. This is covered in carpet which is reaching the end of its life. There are patched holes in the carpet from hot coals from the Thurible. Furthermore the carpet dampens the acoustic of the building creating a sound absorber between choir and congregation. - It is proposed to replace the pews with chairs that offer a good deal more flexibility in the building. The chairs being proposed are the ‘David Rowland’ 40/4 chair used at Cathedrals such as St Paul’s, Canterbury and Salisbury. The chairs are stackable 40 high and it is proposed during the week to keep the nave clear of chairs, so that the Cathedral space may be appreciated. Chairs will be put out as required by the Cathedral vergers for congregational use either as is traditional theatre style (facing west), collegiate (i.e. facing north and south inwards) or in any other appropriate direction that is suggested by the event. Also it might be laid out for a banquets, concerts, theatre, cabaret etc. The pews to be removed do not require ‘registered building consent’ as they are not fixed. - David Rowland’s design for the 40/4 stackable chair is one of the most important designs of the 20th century. Its elegant lines, excellent ergonomics, and unsurpassed ability to create space without taking up space is favoured by architects, designers and staff. - It is suggested that the Nave front pew rails (north and south) might be made movable and are put on a firm base so they can be placed anywhere they are required in the building. ### The Impact: Areas Affected ### 3.2 Impact of the proposed new toilets This will involve blocking up an internal door, but the actual opening, stonework and oak door will be incorporated into the new scheme either as a cupboard or as the new kitchen door, so there will be minimal impact on the historic fabric. No key features lost ### 3.3 Impact of the proposed new kitchen The proposed kitchen within the former ‘south’ vestry will affect four features: the wall safe, the free standing safe, the fireplace and the wooden panelling. A kitchen environment requires easily cleanable surfaces for walls, floor and ceiling with as few corners as possible and floor trim that curves up the walls. The existing features of the room are incompatible with the kitchen and if any features are to be retained they would have to be moved to another space. The impact: Areas affected ### 3.4 Impact of the proposed modification to the entrance Lobby & 'Spittall' porch This will create a draught lobby by the inclusion of automatic glazed doors within the archway of the historic entrance lobby. Modification to the internal timber porch to create an additional doorway into the Cathedral from the porch on its east side. The impact: Areas affected [Table omitted in markdown export] ### 3.5 Impact of the proposed new Vestry (upper and lower room) and Columbarium The division of the room by providing a first floor level needs to take account of the current doorway to the outer area, which will become a cupboard. It also needs to protect the window, while at the same time providing light to the ground floor and the upper level. The real advantage of this new room aesthetically is that it can potentially enable the roof space to have a life of its own (at present it is rather ignored). The proposed Columbarium gives purpose to the arcade to the north side of choir. The impact: Areas affected [Table omitted in markdown export] ### 3.6 Impact of the proposed new openings in the south transept The new opening into the proposed kitchen will require the re-location of the portrait of Bishop Wilson, but this may be simply a case of moving it along the same wall. The opening will match that of the door that already exists in the North transept. [Table omitted in markdown export] The proposed opening below the main south transept window is part of an approved planning Consent for the building of the Cloister that connects with the south transept and the south porch (Planning Reference 14/00066/GB & 14/0067/CON). Currently the South Transept is the only dead end in the building and is dark. The new opening will create a good deal more light in the south transept, and will not interfere with the stained glass window above it. The opportunity should be taken at the same time as proposed structural works to secure the walls of the south transept, which have moved at some stage in their history. Consideration might be given to the relocation of The Chapter board, though of itself it is considered as having little value. The impact: Areas affected ### Statement of Needs “a document setting out the justification for the proposals” and stipulates that “If proposals are likely to result in harm to the significance of the church or other building as a building of special architectural or historic interest, the document setting out the justification for the proposals must set out the basis on which it is said that the proposals would result in public benefit that outweighs that harm”. ### Section 1. General information An overview of the parish and the current use of the building. The Cathedral since 1980 has moved from being simply a parish church serving the people of Peel, to being the Mother Church of the Diocese of Sodor and Man. As such it serves the ‘city’ of Peel with its population of over 5,000 and the Isle of Man as a whole with its population of just under 85,000. Each day there is a minimum of two services (morning and evening prayer) with the addition of a Eucharist on Feast Days and Wednesdays. On Sundays there are three services: two of which are the Eucharist and one Choral Evensong. The service pattern is as follows: [Table omitted in markdown export] The occasional offices (Baptism, Marriage and Funerals) have variable numbers. A large funeral can be as many as 400 people, a baptism is more likely to be 50 - 100 people. There might be an additional 80 of these services in a year (in 2017 there were 21 baptisms, 17 weddings and 42 funerals associated with the Cathedral). The Electoral Roll of the Cathedral as at August 2018 was 129. These are people who might consider that they belong to the Cathedral in one way or another. The age profile of the congregation is becoming lower over time. This is in the main due to families attending associated with choristers and the Choristers themselves. Young people’s activities include, young people’s class and crèche alongside the main Sunday service weekly. Messy Church monthly on a Saturday. Children’s Area for informal use by young people overseen by parents alongside every church service. In addition there are curriculum visits to the Cathedral and garden, which may involve one class at a time (30 children) or a carousel of up to three classes operating in three groups, for example, in the garden, in the Cathedral and in a classroom environment. Other activities take place, for example, a drop-in youth club, Music and Song practice which use the Cathedral Hall as the base. [Table omitted in markdown export] The Cathedral is open daily from 9am – 6pm. In the summer months (May – September there are Cathedral Guides and Chaplains on hand between 10am – 4pm. ### Other Activities Ad hoc events take place from time to time, for example, monthly concerts, banquets and other social events. There are also diocesan and ‘National’ services, for example, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. These latter events tend to have large numbers and put an impossible strain on the cathedral facilities such as catering and toilets. Occasionally portable toilets are hired. ### Cathedral Finance The Cathedral finances are divided into three main areas: - The Cathedral Quarter Trust which funds the development projects of the Cathedral (IOM Trust No. 1094) - The St German’s Foundation for Music and the Arts which funds the Choral Foundation (IOM Trust No.1078) - The Vicar and Wardens Account of German which funds the general running of the Cathedral and contributes to the Ministry fund that sustains the clergy of the diocese. This contribution is fully paid up to date. The summary of the Cathedral Financial Position in August 2018 is as follows: [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Funding for the Project There is currently £172,000 available for remodelling the interior of the Cathedral project in the account of CQT. It is recognised that this a relatively small sum of money, for a project which is likely to cost in the order of £1 million, however until Registered building, Planning permission and Faculty consent have been gained we are not in a position to begin fundraising. The existing funds have come from the congregation. There are number of key Trusts that will be approached relating to this project once the go ahead has been given. (The strategy for fundraising is available on request) ### Quinquennial Report and Maintenance The most recent Quinquennial Report was undertaken by John Gray Consulting Structural and Civil Engineers in January 2017. The major issues highlighted in the report are summarised in the following Table: #### Key to Table Below: A Urgent, requiring immediate attention B Requires attention within 12 months C Requires attention within the next 18-24 months D Requires attention within the quinquennial period E A desirable improvement with no timescale M Routine items of maintenance #### Table Summarising Action Required by Quinquennial Report [Table omitted in markdown export] * There is no planned date or costing for gates being restored, which are not mentioned in the Quinquennial Report. ### Recent Maintenance There have been a number of major maintenance projects in recent years which have included new rain water goods to the building 2016, re-pointing in association with other works e.g. on the Tower and on the west wall when the great west window was repaired (2014). There has also been a new roof on the tower 2014. The building was re-wired in 2012 and in 2017 lamps were changed to LED. The clock mechanism was restored 2015 and new gas boilers were installed in 2016. The major tasks for the future are repointing requiring the removal of cement and replacement with mortar. This will be phased to coincide with other works, for example, the building of the Cloister and the south elevation. ## Section 2. The current needs ### How the Cathedral is currently used There are a number of severe constraints which limit the use the Cathedral can be put to for non-worship uses: - A building that cannot be heated properly in the winter – cast iron heating pipes proud of the floor that are regularly knocked creating air locks, draughts from entrance doors. - Poor catering facilities – a simple servery - Inadequate toilet facilities – one (partially accessible to the disabled via the exterior of the building) - Pews on raised platforms that are cumbersome to move and inflexible in the way they can be used - The changing floor levels make the building difficult to negotiate for those with mobility issues. There are many other constraints, for church users, but are tolerated, for example, the lack of an appropriate vestry, an organ that is wrongly orientated and too enclosed to project the sound into the Nave. The Cathedral, which receives no public funding and no funding from the Church of England, is financial unsustainable without new income streams. In order that such income streams are possible there needs to be a major upgrade of facilities. To encourage more people to experience the Cathedral, either for worship or as a visitor or user, we need to make the building more welcoming and responsive to the needs of the community. ### Summary of Needs #### Heating - Heating system, cost effective to use and enable the building to be a pleasant temperature throughout the year for regular daily use for worship, catering outlet, art/exhibition venue, concerts and civic venue. We are intent on using the Cathedral throughout the day every day. - Prevent a wind tunnel at main access door #### Hospitality - Servery facilities to supply light refreshments associated with services - Kitchen facilities to supply the servery enabling simple hot lunches to be provided daily for staff and guests. This will require oven, hob and microwave etc. On occasion being able to cook for a banquet of 120 people. This requires significant oven capacity with appropriate extraction, fridge and freezer, drinks cooler cabinet etc. Normally 6-8 staff share lunch daily. The Big Table Café provides a varied three course menu for about 40 people weekly. - Adequate Toilet facilities for normal congregations (usually less than 100). Toilets associated with larger congregations or events will need to be beyond the building and make use of other buildings on site e.g. the Cathedral Hall. (Maximum congregations circa 500-600 and only a couple of times a year) - Provision of flower room that allows for storage of stands, vases, oasis tools etc. and the preparation of bowls for arrangements. A sink is essential with a telescopic tap. #### Safeguarding - All alterations need to take into account best practice associated with safeguarding requirements, for example, secluded corners should be avoided, doors ideally should have glass panels as part of their design. [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Accessibility - Level floor with wheelchair accessibility to all public areas - Toilet Facilities for those with mobility issues and also providing baby change facilities - Allow public to view Cathedral via glass entrance doors. (The current inner solid doors have to be closed in the winter to keep out the draught and are forbidding.) ### Prayer and Worship - The current aisles are narrow and do not allow 3 abreast which is customary in a liturgical procession e.g. Crucifer with an Acolyte either side or Thurifer with Boat Boy/Girl. - Ability to have worship focusing on the east end of the nave (normal), the font at the west, or the north or south. Seating able to be easily changed, for example, from conference, to collegiate, to banquet. The ability to keep the Nave clear of chairs, except when in use. On a normal week they would be used on a Sunday and for one or two other services e.g. funerals and weddings. - Vestry that allows the sanctuary party to gather before the service, normally about 10 people: Celebrant, deacon, sub-deacon, preacher, crucifer, Thurifer + boat, two acolytes, verger/Master of Ceremonies. The Vestry also needs to store vestments, robes, books, candles, wine, everyday communion plate, and store money securely. - The creation of chapel, having some sense of enclosure that could seat up to 20 people for up to three services daily. (If the chapel is in the main space, there may have to be a secondary space that is more secluded when the Cathedral is used for all-day events. Consideration might be given to doubling up with the young person space. A chapel area may need some demarcation visually if in the main body of the Cathedral, for example, by a Rood Screen. - We require a mobile Nave Altar/sanctuary. Ideally this needs to be slightly raised, but not at the cost of accessibility. Consideration might therefore be given to a mobile podium of minimum proportions. (Manchester Cathedral has a hydraulic lift, able raise the podium for the Nave Altar which during the week is flush with the Nave floor) ### Young people - A toddlers area that allows parents to oversee their children in church during services and still participate in the worship (approx. 6 toddlers) - An educational space for young people, insulated for sound from choir, organ and congregation for 10-15 young people. ### Flexibility - The ability to change the Cathedral environment from banquet to worship space rapidly. Independent chairs are preferred to pews - A flexible worship space will enable us to make the best use of the building, matching the style of worship to the type of service and the numbers attending. - Removable seating will facilitate the changing pattern of the layout for the different types of occasion. ### Exhibition Space - The Cathedral is likely to have a succession of exhibitions. Some are very popular with schools. For example 10,000 visited the Anne Frank exhibition in March 2010, when during school hours there was a carousel of 3-4 classes at a time on site. Other exhibitions e.g. the July Flower Festival might attract 1,200 visitors in a week. (There is a hanging system around the walls for paintings etc.) ### Section 3. The proposals Meeting the Needs of Section 2 - See the separate Architect's Design Statement prepared by Samson Designs Limited. ### Section 4. Why do we need it and why now? ### Moving from a Parish Church to Cathedral There are 42 Cathedrals in the Church of England; St German's is the newest, (even if one of the oldest diocese) becoming a cathedral in 1980. The Cathedral is aiming over the next five years to create the level of infrastructure that is part of a modern English Cathedral, the role of which is serve the whole Island (in the UK usually a County), the diocese and particularly the needs of the parish churches within it. Cathedrals can be described as 'resource churches' that help serve the mission of the diocese as a whole. Most Church of England cathedrals have evolved over centuries, almost of them being former monasteries, some still having their monastic outbuildings intact which are ideally suited for conversion to modern use e.g. Durham. Others re-created new ranges of buildings on the sites of former monastic buildings e.g. Southwark. Some of these have opted for a fairly traditional pattern of building and materials e.g. Blackburn, while others have unashamedly made a contemporary contrast e.g. Norwich. Typically a modern Cathedral has the following facilities linked to the Cathedral. - 'A Close' - Residential accommodation for staff who need to be on site e.g. clergy, verger, Director Music, organ scholar, lay clerks (i.e. key choral staff) etc. - Overnight hospitality for Cathedral guests and pilgrims (Leicester has a dedicated B\&B) - Conference facilities for groups of various sizes supported by appropriate technology - Administrative centre - Offices for clergy, verger, youth worker/education officer etc. - Reception - welcome desk - Toilet facilities - Kitchen for large and small catering events - Refectory serving the public (and staff canteen/common room) - Song School with rehearsal space, children's toilets, music library, Robe cupboards, Office for 3 or more staff, kitchenette - Classroom as educational base for children's work and Adult Education - Library (Resource material available to the whole diocese) - Vestries: Clergy and Servers - Treasury for the display of Diocesan silverware and other Treasures of the Cathedral. - An organ able to accompany a choir, lead a congregation and be a concert instrument (this may involve more than one instrument) - A setting for exhibitions - A civic venue e.g. a setting for graduation ceremonies Those we have consulted about the Cathedral development NOTE: Guidance by the Church Buildings Council 55 Functions of Council in relation to churches, etc. in use (1) It shall be the duty of the Council— (d) to promote, in consultation with such other persons and organisations as it thinks fit, by means of guidance or otherwise, standards of good practice in relation to the use, care, conservation, repair, planning, design and development of churches Consultation Associated with Cathedral Project How will this proposal help the Cathedral Ministry? The existing Cathedral structure is not capable of meeting all the needs associated with Cathedral life and so use of other structures including the Cathedral Hall and proposed Cloister is essential. The minimum core needs to be provided within the Cathedral are dealt with by this project. Overall the project will enable the Cathedral to be a resource Church for the diocese of Sodor and Man and the Manx Nation. How will it enhance the liturgical space and services? The Liturgy associated with a Cathedral aims to encompass the various strands of church tradition in the Diocese together with our ecumenical partners, be it a Solemn High Mass or a preached service of the Word. This might be accompanied, by organ, orchestra, band or folk group. The new proposals will give us a flexibility to meet the requirements of very different groups. How will it help small group work and midweek meetings? The Choir, doubles up as a chapel and enables us to meet the needs of the weekday congregation (a large number of whom are resident staff). The building will be heated throughout making this possible. The Children's area doubles up as a secondary space for worship and small meetings if the Nave is in use for other activities. How will it help the mission of the church? Currently the Cathedral is virtually uninhabitable on weekdays for half the year, because of heating, both in terms of cost and the current systems ability to heat the building. This means that some functions cease in the winter such as hospitality in the servery. This 'stop-go' approach winter to summer is not helpful to the development a consistent long-term ministry, for example, Credit Union Outlet and Foodbank (both of which the Cathedral were instrumental in developing). What new groups of people will be drawn into the life of the church? The new facilities will enable us to welcome people to use the premises all the year round: school groups, visitors, concerts, events etc. offering appropriate hospitality. What new activities and events will be able to take place in the church? Banqueting with on-site catering Offering hospitality to cruise liners (lunch provision and guided tours of the Cathedral and gardens. How will it help your financial situation? The more uses the building is put to means that: Fixed costs e.g. restoration work can be supported by many more people The heating will move from being an expensive 'variable cost' with a long lead in time to a cheaper 'fixed cost', which enables the Cathedral to be more responsive to users. How is the proposal contributing to the need for environmental sustainability? The Cathedral has an environmental and sustainability plan: 20EP X2020 produced in December 2017 (20 environmental projects by 2020: Four in each of five areas 2017-2020) How is it reducing the carbon footprint, contributing to the Church's commitment to reduce to 20% by 2050? The Cathedral aims to reduce its carbon footprint in a variety of ways (see 20EP X2020 December 2017). Successful action to date: - 4 rubbish bins reduced to one a week caused by recycling on site e.g. composting cardboard, supplying woodburners with fallen wood and scrap building material. - Cathedral lighting replaced by LED lighting - Planting 208 trees and 660 metres of hedging in the Cathedral gardens The aim is to have a green source of energy for the heating the Cathedral (air source heat pumps to work alongside the gas fired boilers) and while it is not expected that the carbon footprint will be less the building will be able to have many additional uses all the year round. Recent changes which have taken place which have led to the need arising - During recent times there has been the evolution of new services. Daily prayer is now well established and on Sunday there has been the development of Choral Evensong adding a service on a Sunday afternoon. The number attending this has risen from 0 – to an average of 35 on a Sunday. Choral Evensong is a short musical service which involves 50% under 18s, many in the choir, but also parents bring younger siblings with them. The congregation therefore is young families. Daily prayer and Choral Evensong have meant that regular worshippers are rising and becoming younger. - The Cathedral for many years has not been sustainable, simply as a place of worship. We need to create new income streams to sustain the building, and wish to convert a millstone into a mission asset. [Table omitted in markdown export] --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/29867-german-cathedral-formerly-street-replacement-extension/documents/1331906*