2 November 2012 · Planning Committee
Ballacregga Old Corn Mill Display Hall, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nl
The site at Old Corn Mill, Mines Road, Laxey, was previously a factory converted to a cafe/restaurant and exhibition hall under prior approval 10/01820/C. This application proposed additional use of the exhibition hall as a multi-functional centre including a high-quality Laxey Wheel and Mines exhibition, plus faciliti…
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The officer identified main issues as parking/road safety, impacts on surrounding area, and neighbouring amenity. Parking was deemed adequate by Highways Division due to two on-site car parks (28 spac…
Policy L/IND/PR/1 of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Designates site for light industrial uses suitable for residential areas without amenity detriment from noise etc. Proposal changes to multi-functional (exhibition/functions) but officer assessed as acceptable given prior cafe/exhibition approval and conditions mitigating noise/traffic.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires preserving/enhancing conservation area character. No external works proposed, so no impact on Laxey Conservation Area.
Policy L/CRB/PR/6 - Laxey Wheel and the Mines Complex
Recognises importance of Laxey Wheel/Mines, encourages UNESCO status. Proposal enhances with top-class exhibition complementing heritage.
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
Presumption against development on open space (car parks). Existing parking adequate for intensified use per highways.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings, amenity, highways, landscape etc. Satisfied via no external changes, parking ok, conditions for amenity/highways.
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except exceptions like redundant building conversion. Site previously converted factory; additional use acceptable.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development preserving/enhancing conservation areas. No external works, so character preserved.
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the additional use of exhibition hall as a multi functional centre, Old Corn Mill Mines Road, Laxey as shown by 243.11, 243.1.12, 243.1.13 and support letter all received 7th September 2012.
Decking restriction
The decking area and adjacent area in front of the building shown on drawing no. 243.1.11 shall not be used as an external seating area and shall be utilised only for building maintenance and evacuation purposes.
Hours of use
Notwithstanding the times of operation set out in the support letter which accompanies the application this approval allows for the use of the building as a multi functional centre. The use may take place only between the hours of 9am and 11pm Sunday to Thursday and between the hours of 9am and midnight on Friday to Saturday.
recommend approval
do not oppose; adequate car parking, coach turning, disabled spaces, pedestrian accessible from public parking
fully supports; provides quality visitor facilities for conferences, weddings, groups; encourages diversification and local economy
