04/00633/BRefused

8 June 2004 · Planning Committee

Conversion of storage building to a dwelling including a two storey extension to rear

Glen Darragh Mill, Braaid Road, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 2as

Received1 Apr 2004

Validated2 Apr 2004

Committee28 May 2004

Decided8 Jun 2004

2 months

Received1 Apr 2004

Validated2 Apr 2004

Committee28 May 2004

Decided8 Jun 2004

2 months

Why was this refused?

Non-modest extension scale
Detriment to historic mill character
Highways access safety
Impact on High Landscape Value and Registered Woodland setting
Precedent from prior refusals
Unsatisfactory parking arrangements

The proposal sought to convert an existing three-storey former mill building in a scenic rural glen into a three-bedroom dwelling, including excavation of the rear bank and addition of a two-storey rear extension for better light and living space.

Refusal Reasons

✗The Planning Committee does not object to the principle of the renovation of the existing building, given that the former mill makes a positive contribution to the character of the countryside. It is judged however that the extension as proposed would be contrary to Policy 4 as set out in Planning Circular 3/89 "Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside" which states that an "extension of modest and appropriate scale may be permitted for the provision of essential facilities if shown to be impracticable within the existing building and a requirement of Building Byelaws." It is judged that the size and design of the proposed extension would detract from the historic character and appearance of the former mill building and harm the setting of the building which has High Scenic Value and is also an area of Registered Woodland.

Documents (14)

Officer Report Decision Notice Planning Statement Application Form

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused8 June 2004

The officer confirmed the building's structural integrity following a site visit, accepting the principle of conversion as the mill contributes positively to countryside character.

Policies Assessed (1)

POLICY4

Draft Strategic Plan - Communications

Requires building to be substantially intact and capable of renovation; extensions permitted only if modest scale, for essential facilities impracticable in existing structure and required by Building Byelaws. Officer assessed extension as not modest, not essential for residential usability, and detrimental to historic character in high scenic/woodland setting.

Public Comments (4)

SupportMarown Parish Commissioners (Mrs C D Faid)(parish)

no objection to this application

SupportDrainage Division, Department of Transport (Ian Wade)(statutory consultee)

no further comments following site inspection

ObjectionHighways Division, Department of Transport (K C Ashcroft)(statutory consultee)

ObjectionChief Fire Officer (J. M. Louver)(statutory consultee)

Consultation Responses

Highways Division objects due to inadequate access and turning arrangements posing road safety risks; Drainage Division initially deferred but ultimately has no further comments; Fire Prevention Officer recommends deferral or refusal due to fire safety issues in the hard table room; Marown Parish Commissioners have no objection.

Key concern: Existing accesses dangerously inadequate to serve the needs of the development, contrary to road safety

Highways Division, Department of Transport

Objection

There is insufficient information to evaluate the application in respect of access and turning arrangements, in the light of proposed usage and the vehicles to be used.; NB The existing accesses to the property are dangerously inadequate to serve the needs of the development, contrary to the interests of road safety.

Drainage Division, Department of Transport

No Comment

The Division have no further comments on this application.

Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service

Conditional No Objection

CONTAINS A HARD TABLE ROOM AT FIRST FLOOR LOVEL, WHICH IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE IN THE GENT OF FIRE

Marown Parish Commissioners

No Objection

My Commissioners have no objection to this application.

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People

Diane Robinson

Case Officer

Ashley Pettit Architects

Agent

Key Information

Reference: 04/00633/B
Decision: Refused
Date: 8 June 2004
Parish: Marown
Property: 🏠 Dwelling
Year: 2004
Type: Full Planning Application
Category: New / Dwelling
Scale: minor

Property Details

Property Type: dwelling
Proposal Type: conversion
Context: rural
Storeys: 3

Property Planning History (7)

20/01000/BApproved2020

Erection of a garage extension

05/01866/BApproved2005

Conversion of storage building to residential use including two storey extension to rear (Revision to approved 04/01205)

04/01205/BApproved2004

Conversion of storage building to a dwelling including a two storey extension to rear.

04/00633/BRefused2004Viewing

Conversion of storage building to a dwelling including a two storey extension to rear

98/01980/AApproved1999

Approval in principle for conversion of former mill to dwelling, Glen Darragh Mill, Glen Darragh Road, Glen Vine, Marown.

95/01262/ARefused1995

Approval in principle for extension to existing building, Glen Darragh Mill, Glen Darragh Road, Glen Vine, Marown.

94/01743/ARefused1995

Approval in principle for extension to premises, Glen Darragh Mill, Glen Darragh Road, Marown.

Source & Provenance

Official reference: 04/00633/B
Source authority: Isle of Man Government Planning & Building Control
Source system: Legacy IDOX planning platform
Official record URL: No stable public per-record URL
First indexed: 20 Sept 2025, 21:24
Last synced: 5 Mar 2026, 07:30
Licence: Isle of Man Open Government Licence