9 February 2009
Christ Church, Church Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ax
The proposal involved internal alterations to Christ Church, a historic church in Laxey, to create a disabled toilet, kitchen, dining area, and upper gallery/mezzanine floor by removing pews and adjusting features like the altar and pulpit.
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Submitted further information and report in support of application, explaining needs for facilities
Detailed motivation report supporting changes for accessibility, community use, modern worship without reducing capacity
Layout of toilet and wash basin incorrect; suggest condition for discussion with Access Office
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend refusal due to impacts on the church's historic character, architectural features, and functionality; Access Office raises concerns about the toilet layout and requests consultation; multiple public objections echo heritage and practicality issues.
Key concern: proposed development is completely out of keeping with the style and appearance of the Church and would diminish the effect of the scissor beams
Laxey Village Commissioners
Objectionthe Board recommends refusal of the planning application; shares the views expressed by Mr Peter Kelly of the Isle of Man Victorian Society... and endorses the report by Mr A. Pass
Access Office
Conditional No Objectionthe layout of the toilet and wash basin is incorrect. It would be useful if a condition could be placed stating discussion with the Access Office should take place.
Conditions requested: condition could be placed stating discussion with the Access Office should take place
