13/00970/CONApproved

18 September 2013 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M Kallayher)

Registered Building Consent for internal alterations to provide a prayer room and installation of an Aumbry (RB no 204)

St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh

Received15 Aug 2013

Validated16 Aug 2013

Decided18 Sept 2013

34 days

Received15 Aug 2013

Validated16 Aug 2013

Decided18 Sept 2013

34 days

Why was this approved?

Preservation of Registered Building character (RB 204)
Removal of non-original modern features
Minimal visual impact of Aumbry installation
Consistency with evolving ecclesiastical use
Location within Peel Conservation Area
Support from Peel Town Commissioners

The proposal involved converting the existing North Vestry, used for clergy robing, meetings, and children's teaching, into a daily chapel/prayer room for private prayer, weekday Eucharist, and quiet space for visitors.

Documents (10)

Officer Report Decision Notice Location Plan Application Form

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Registered Building Consent Notice

15 Aug 132pp

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Planning Officer Report

15 Aug 136pp

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North Vestry Chapel Design Statement(Part 2 of 2)

15 Aug 1310pp

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Registered Building Consent Application(Part 1 of 2)

15 Aug 133pp

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Planning Application Checklist(Part 1 of 2)

15 Aug 132pp

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Site Location Plan(Part 2 of 2)

15 Aug 131pp

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Peel Town Commissioners Response

15 Aug 132pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Approved18 September 2013

The officer concluded that the proposed internal works respect the character of the Registered Building (RB 204), complying with Strategic Policy 4, Environment Policies 32 and 34, and RB/3, RB/5, RB/…

Policies Assessed (3)

SP4

Strategic Policy 4

Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Officer assessed internal works as respecting character, removing non-original elements without detriment.

ENV32

Environment Policy 32

Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's character. Alterations justified as reversible, removing modern mismatched panelling/cupboards confirmed non-historic at site visit.

ENV34

Environment Policy 34

Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Proposals use lime mortar mix and breathable paint matching existing décor.

Conditions (2)

1
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
2
Approved plans
This approval relates to the following information all date stamped 15 Aug 2013: A3 Location Drawing scale 1:1250, A4 Design Statement

Public Comments (1)

SupportPeel Town Commissioners(parish)

RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

Consultation Responses

Peel Town Commissioners recommended approval for application 13/00970, Registered Building Consent for conversion of North Vestry to a prayer room and installation of an Aumbry at St German's Cathedral, Peel.

Peel Town Commissioners

Support

Application for Registered Building Consent St German's Cathedral - conversion of North Vestry to a prayer room and Installation of an Aumbry, Peel. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

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People

S Moore

Case Officer

Vicars And Wardens Of St German's Cathedral

Applicant

Key Information

Reference: 13/00970/CON
Decision: Approved
Date: 18 September 2013
Parish: Peel
Property: ⛪ Place Of Worship
Year: 2013
Type: Discharge of Conditions
Category: Conservation
Scale: minor

Property Details

Property Type: institutional
Proposal Type: alteration
Context: conservation area
Heritage: registered building

Property Planning History (38)

23/10061/AIRWithdrawn2023

Information in relation to Condition 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 for PA 18/00530/CON for Registered Building consent for external alterations, including the creation of a new opening and installation of new windows and screen to south transept, installation of roof lights, replacement of railings to boiler room, provision of external screening and internal alterations including the removal of pews and introduction of new flooring, the creation of new toilets, kitchen, vestry, multi-function space and cafe facilities (In association with 18/00529/GB) Registered Building Nos. 204.

23/10110/AIRApproved2023

Information in relation to condition 3 for PA 18/00530/CON for a method statement demonstrating the means to be employed in the works of demolition for Peel Cathedral.

23/10071/AIRApproved2023

Information in relation to Condition 3 for PA 18/00529/GB for a bat survey

23/01015/CONApproved2023

Registered buiding consent for internal alterations to various elements including the tiled floor, raised platform, lobby, kitchen and toilets (forming amendments to consent granted under 18/00530/CON) - RB 204

23/00636/CONApproved2023

Registered Building consent for erection of a new pedestrian access from Derby Road in to the Cathedral Grounds (in association with PA 23/00593/GB)

23/00593/GBApproved2023

Erection of a new pedestrian access from Derby Road in to the Cathedral grounds (in association with PA 23/00636/CON)

18/00530/CONApproved2020

Registered Building consent for external alterations, including the creation of a new opening and installation of new windows and screen to south transept, installation of roof lights, replacement of railings to boiler room, provision of external screening and internal alterations including the removal of pews and introduction of new flooring, the creation of new toilets, kitchen, vestry, multi-function space and cafe facilities (In association with 18/00529/GB) Registered Building Nos. 204.

18/00529/GBApproved2019

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)

18/00657/CONApproved2018

Registered Building consent for the variation of condition four of PA 14/00067/CON, Erection of a two storey cloister building connected to the Cathedral by two single storey glazed links, to provide facilities ancillary to the use of the Cathedral, to allow occupation of the three apartments to include staff and volunteers associated with the cathedral (in association with 18/00656/B) Registered Building Nos. 204

18/00656/BApproved2018

Variation of condition four of PA 14/00066/GB, Erection of a two storey cloister building connected to the Cathedral by two single storey glazed links, to provide facilities ancillary to the use of the Cathedral, to allow occupation of the three apartments to include staff and volunteers associated with the cathedral (in association with 18/00657/CON)

Source & Provenance

Official reference: 13/00970/CON
Source authority: Isle of Man Government Planning & Building Control
Source system: Legacy IDOX planning platform
Official record URL: No stable public per-record URL
First indexed: 14 Sept 2025, 20:47
Last synced: 3 Mar 2026, 06:14
Licence: Isle of Man Open Government Licence

Why was this approved?

Preservation of Registered Building character (RB 204)

Removal of non-original modern features

Minimal visual impact of Aumbry installation

Consistency with evolving ecclesiastical use

Location within Peel Conservation Area

Support from Peel Town Commissioners

Policies Assessed (3)

SP4

Strategic Policy 4

Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Officer assessed internal works as respecting character, removing non-original elements without detriment.

ENV32

Environment Policy 32

ENV34

Environment Policy 34

Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Proposals use lime mortar mix and breathable paint matching existing décor.

Consultation Responses

Peel Town Commissioners

Support

Application for Registered Building Consent St German's Cathedral - conversion of North Vestry to a prayer room and Installation of an Aumbry, Peel. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.