14 July 2015 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
Field 132150, Lezayre Church Road, Churchtown, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2an
The application sought full planning permission for a modest 7m x 4.25m toilet block with 2.4m eaves and 4.2m ridge height, constructed of blockwork with painted render, glass block windows, and a natural slate or tile roof, sited in the southwest corner of Field 132150 adjacent to Kirk Christ Lezayre Parochial Church …
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The officer acknowledged the proposal's location in countryside and Area of High Landscape Value does not fit neatly within General Policy 3 exceptions but concluded harm would be limited as the site …
General Policy 1
Requires regard to Development Plan and material considerations. Officer applied this as overarching policy in countryside location without specific policies for the development type.
General Policy 3
Restricts countryside development to listed exceptions; proposal does not fit but harm limited and outweighed by community benefits in High Landscape Value area.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding national need; officer found no overriding need but limited harm acceptable due to site seclusion and public benefit.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape Value unless no harm or essential location; proposal causes limited harm due to tree screening and would not harm character.
Environment Policy 32
Protects Registered Buildings from detrimental extensions/alterations; works on adjacent land, not building itself, with no detriment to character.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Use tied to church
The toilet block hereby approved shall not be occupied or used at any time other than for purposes incidental to the use of the Kirk Christ Lezayre Parochial Church (Registered Building No.138) as identified on the approved plan. Reason: To ensure proper control of the development site.
Slate roof
The roof of the toilet block hereby approved shall be finished in natural slate and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the building and site in general, acknowledging its proximity to a Registered Building.
Timber door
The door of the toilet block hereby approved shall be constructed of natural timber and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the building and site in general, acknowledging its proximity to a Registered Building.
Requested additional information on proximity to culverted watercourse; no formal objection after re-advertisement
No objection after completion of 'Development within 9m of a watercourse' form
No objection
No objection; suggested natural slate roof, timber door, shallower windows, and louvered gable panels to echo church
Lezayre Parish Commissioners approved the application unanimously in multiple consultations, and DEFA Fisheries confirmed no objections regarding proximity to a watercourse or amended plans.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
Support15/00410/B - Mr J Edwards Ballakillingan House Lezayre Road - Erection of a detached toilet block to be used in association with the existing Lezayre Church, Field 132150 Churchtown. Approved Unanimous
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
Support15/00410/B - Mr J Edwards Ballakillingan House Lezayre Road - Erection of a detached toilet block to be used in association with the existing Lezayre Church, Field 132150 Churchtown. (Re advertised due to amended plans received) Approved Unanimous
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
No CommentThe Commissioners would like to delay their decision on the following planning applications as their meeting has been postponed until 14th May. I will advise you of their decision after this meeting.; - Date: 15/00410 - Erection: B Erection of a detached toilet block to be used in association with the existing Lezayre Church, Field 132150 Churchtown
DEFA Fisheries
No ObjectionWhile it is not indicated on the application for this development, it is within 9m of a watercourse (a covered culvert).; DEFA, Fisheries can confirm that they have no concerns regarding this development from a fisheries perspective.
DEFA Fisheries
No ObjectionThe amended plans for these proposed works have been examined and I can confirm that DEFA Fisheries have no objections to the amended plans.
