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The application site relates to Crosby Methodist Chapel Old Church Road, Crosby. The building, which is located on the eastern side of the road, is detached with a walled area to the front. There is a service lane which runs between the building and the adjacent church hall and the submitted drawings show that there is a right of way over the lane. The building is set back from the road and the portion of land to the front represents the only outdoor space associated with the building. The adjacent church hall building is set forward of the Methodist Chapel and has a smaller area of land to the front.
This application seeks approval for alterations and extensions to the building. The plans show that the existing front porch would be removed and a single storey extension would be constructed which
would project just over 9.5 metres from the front wall, leaving an open area to the front of the building bounded by the existing wall.
The extension would provide an assembly area, a vestry, toilets, a store and a kitchen. The existing building has castellated detailing along its front and rear gables and at the top of the four columns located at each corner of the building. The proposal would retain this detailing on the front elevation however the rear castellation would be removed. The side elevation which has an exposed stone finish would be rendered. A fire escape door way would be created in the side elevation.
The application site is located within an area identified as being residential use by the 1982 Development Order. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, the following is judged to be relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:
"Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:
The following previous planning application is considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:
10/00357/B sought approval for the change of use of the adjacent building from Methodist Sunday School to a dwelling. This application was permitted.
10/01181/B sought approval for the alteration and erection of extension to the building. This application was refused for the following reason:
"The proposed alterations and extensions would cause demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the existing building and as such would adversely affect the amenity of the surrounding area contrary to Strategic Policy 5 and General Policy 2 parts (b), (c) and (g) of the Strategic Plan."
An appeal request was made by the applicant however following discussions with the case officer and Building Conservation Officer, the appeal was withdrawn. The current application is the result of these discussions.
Marown Parish Commissioners do not object to this application.
The Highways Division does not oppose this application.
Mr M Quayle MHK supports this application stating that the extension will enable greater versatility in respect of the use of the Chapel to the benefit of the community.
The main issues to be assessed in the consideration of this application are whether the proposed extension and alterations would be sympathetic to the building and to the character of the area. As such specific regard should be given to Strategic Policy 5 and General Policy 2 parts (b), (c) and (g).
The existing building is an attractive feature of the street and whilst it is set back from the road, the front elevation provides interest and character to the immediate locality. The character of the building is largely expressed through the castellated detailing of the front facade and the balance created by its symmetry. This revised proposal would retain the detailing of the front façade. The re-designed extension, whilst modern in appearance would not detract from the appearance of the building so as to warrant refusal.
The increased floor area and improved internal layout would serve to provide a more useable space to the benefit of the community.
Permit.
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Marown Parish Commissioners
Accordingly the following parties are not granted Interested Party Status:
Mr M Quayle MHK
The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 21.02.2011 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to the alteration and extension to existing chapel, Crosby Methodist Church, Old Church Road, Crosby, Marown as shown by 4299/LP1 Rev A, 4299/SP1 Rev A, 4299/EX1 Rev B, 4299//P2/Rev A and 4299//ELEV Rev A all received 17th January 2011.
elec dated
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 21/2/11
Signed : [Signature] Senior Planning Officer
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