23 August 2010 · Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority
St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
The proposal involved installing an electronic Nave Organ console, high and low-level speakers in the nave and transepts, and modifying aisle pews by double-ending them using reclaimed ends to make them movable for flexible church use. This was at St German's Cathedral, a Registered Building (No.
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The application was considered against Policy RB/5 on alterations to Registered Buildings, given the site's status as RB 204 in Peel Conservation Area.
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 the works outlined in the Location Plan Drawing No. 0804/01 and the submission entitled 'Notes for Application for Registered Building Consent' all Date Stamped 06 May 2010 but with the exception of the interior painting and insulating of the ceiling of the Vestry as confirmed in the letter from The Revd. Canon Nigel Godfrey MA, MBA, MSc DipTP dated 7th July 2010.
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (after amendment)
Peel Town Commissioners initially objected to application 10/00676/CON in June 2010 due to concerns over pew removal and pipe organ retention, but recommended approval in July 2010.
Key concern: removal of pews should not be allowed and current pipe organ be retained as an integral feature
Peel Town Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners recommend refusal as it is their view that the removal of pews should not be allowed and that the current pipe organ be retained as an integral feature of this important building situated within the town's conservation area.
Peel Town Commissioners
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