16 September 2013 · Applicant withdrawn, acknowledged by PP Secretary to the Planning Committee
Scholaby Mill, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bx
The proposal sought to convert a former mill building in a rural countryside location into a dwelling through renovation and extensions, including a two-storey annex on the southern lean-to, a slim annex to the east projecting 2.3m, and car parking built out from the northern elevation with accommodation below.
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The officer recommended refusal because the extensions to the eastern elevation (slim pitched roof annex and car parking with mono-pitch roof annex) would add massing and projection, detracting from t…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of redundant buildings and previously developed land. Officer noted principle of conversion acceptable as site is redundant mill on previously developed land.
General Policy 3
Permits conversion of redundant rural buildings of architectural/historical value (cross-ref Housing Policy 11). Applicable as exception to no development outside zoned areas.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding need. Site in countryside; principle acceptable due to building merit but extensions tested against character.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape Value; development not permitted unless no harm to character. Site in AHLV; extensions found harmful.
Environment Policy 7
Protects watercourses; no development within 8m normally. Consultee concerns on 9m proximity raised but applicant clarified no immediate works.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversion if redundant, structurally sound, of interest, with modest extensions not harming character, using matching materials. Building meets a-c, e-f but d failed: extensions not modest/subordinate, add unwarranted massing; previous approval had no additions.
appropriate design to bring neglected mill back to life without inappropriate changes; use of water power applauded
wish the scheme well subject to conditions for waterwheel restoration and mill pool recreation; ingenious scheme
approve scheme except lack of information on waterwheel restoration
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 13/00869/B for renovation and extension of Scholaby Mill to create a dwelling, with mixed views including support from Rushen Parish Commissioners and heritage consultant, concerns from DEFA Fisheries, DEDM Mines, Water Authority, and Highways (one deferral), and objection from a member of public.
Key concern: mine workings risks requiring ground investigations
Rushen Parish Commissioners
SupportRushen Parish Commissioners feel that this property has been left neglected and semiderelict for far too long and they are pleased to have received this plan.; They consider it to be an appropriate design with which to bring this old mill into a state where it can be lived in without making inappropriate changes.; The use of alternative energy i.e. water power from the mill ponds is very appropriate and is to be applauded.
Department of Economic Development (Mines)
Conditional No ObjectionDrawing 105 accompanying planning application 13/00868/B indicates that the mine's 'Engine Shaft' is to be capped and made safe. The upper section of the shaft is then to be used to store hot water.; it does not appear possible to retain the upper sections of the mine shaft as indicated on the drawing.
Conditions requested: ground investigations should be undertaken prior to commencement of construction, scoped to incorporate effects of adit on foundations
Ian K Bleasdale
Conditional No ObjectionImportant then that should Approval be considered, it must have a Condition proscribing that a wheel will be either restored or installed.; Comfortingly, there is also a written commitment (suggestion?) to re-create the Mill Pool, but again this needs to be a Condition Precedent to any Approval.
Conditions requested: Condition proscribing that a wheel will be either restored or installed; Condition Precedent for re-creation of the Mill Pool
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose this application as it has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications, and meets the relevant highway standards and policies
DEFA Fisheries
No Commentany proposed development must be a minimum distance of 9 metres away.; Fisheries will respond further to this application once the requested information has been received and considered.
Conditions requested: complete Development within 9 Metres of Watercourse form; minimum distance of 9 metres away from watercourse
Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority
No ObjectionAny works on or affecting the watercourse or its flows will require consent under the Land Drainage Act 1934.; The applicant should be aware that the access road is in fact a dam and advise that any works to this structure should be overseen by a suitably qualified Engineer.
Conditions requested: consent under Land Drainage Act 1934 for works on or affecting watercourse; details of any proposed outfalls if discharging to watercourse; works to dam structure overseen by suitably qualified Engineer
