16 October 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Ballacregga Corn Mill, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nl
The proposal involved constructing a modest single-storey extension with a mono-pitch natural slate roof and white painted render on the north-eastern elevation of the former Manx Engineering Ltd factory building, now used as a café/restaurant, exhibition area, and heritage shop.
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The officer assessed the proposal as a modest-scale extension to a previously approved converted factory building now used as a café/restaurant.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The modest extension was assessed as respecting the existing building and setting, thus preserving character.
Policy L/CRB/PR/6 - Laxey Wheel and the Mines Complex
Recognises importance of Laxey Wheel and Mines for UNESCO status. The extension to the converted factory supports heritage use without conflicting with mining heritage protection.
General Policy 3
Permits development on previously developed land where redundant use is replaced with improvements. Prior factory conversion approved; this extension improves the site by adding inclusive facilities.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Areas. The single-storey design with slate roof and render was found to preserve area character and protect special features.
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 erection of an extension to form a disabled toilet facility, Old Corn Mill Tearooms, Mines Road, Laxey as shown by 243.2.1, 243.2.2, 243.2.3, 243.2.4, 243.2.5, 243.2.6 and 243.2.7 all received 7th September 2012.
Materials - roof
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
recommend that the planning application be approved
do not oppose the planning application
