19 September 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Ballakindry Mill, Ballagawne Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pd
The application provided samples of 5mm and 8mm Glendyne natural dark grey slate from Canada as an alternative to Welsh slate for the roof of the retained mill building, details of a Klargester BB sewage treatment system with partial soakaway and discharge licence for foul water, and existing surface water arrangements…
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The submitted 5mm and 8mm Glendyne slate samples were accepted for Condition 2 as they provided a natural dark grey colour, approved by the case officer despite Welsh slate availability issues, ensuri…
happy with the foul water discharge method and granted WPA 08 2023 discharge licence on 17th July 2023
satisfied with the submitted Bat Box Plans and Swift Box Plans after comments on designs
DEFA Ecosystem Officer initially objected to bird box details for not meeting swift requirements but approved after updates; Environmental Protection confirmed discharge license issued for drainage.
Key concern: bird boxes not suitable for swifts due to entry hole dimensions
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed bird boxes, as detailed in the applicants cover email, though suitable for house sparrows with a proposed 32mm diameter entry hole, are not suitable for swifts. Swifts need nest boxes with an entry hole that is at least 30mm high and 65mm wide.; Yes, that looks better to me. I can confirm that I am content with the updated bird box type details.
Conditions requested: bat and bird box plan to include details of at least 2 bat boxes/bricks and at least 2 bird boxes/bricks suitable for swifts on the mill building; bat boxes placed high up on the southern elevation; bird boxes on the north elevation, not above windows or doors; consideration to using built-in bat and bird bricks
Environmental Protection Officer
No Objectionthe discharge license has been signed and put in the post to the owner yesterday. It was agreed to install a partial soak-away to protect the drainage ditch during the summer when the ground is dry and the flow rate decreases.
Conditions requested: partial soak-away to protect the drainage ditch during the summer
