21 September 2004 · Planning Committee
Glen Darragh Mill, Braaid Road, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 2as
The proposal involved converting an existing storage building (former mill) into a dwelling, including raising the ground floor to avoid flooding, reinstating original openings blocked by a bank, and adding a modest two-storey rear extension set back 3m from the main building.
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The officer noted the site is prominent in an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Registered Woodland, with prior refusals for larger extensions due to detracting from the mill's historic char…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing numbers 04/JD/529 02, 04/JD/529 03, 04/JD/529 03B, 04/JD/529 03C and also drawing numbers 04/JD/529 11 Rev E, 04/JD/529 12 Rev F, 04/JD/529 13 Rev E, 04/JD/529 14 Rev D and 04/JD/529 15 Rev D. The site boundary hereby approved is as shown on drawing number 04/JD/529 16 Rev C.
Tree removal
Only those trees shown on drawing number 04/JD/529 10 Rev B shall be removed as part of this approval.
Retain existing stonework
All existing stonework must be retained as such and must not be rendered, painted or similarly treated.
Traditional stonework
The exterior stonework must be of a traditional nature. NOTE: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish.
Timber sash windows
All new windows must be timber framed vertical sliding sash.
Natural slate roof
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Heritage rooflights
The rooflights must be heritage/conservation style rooflights.
Timber doors
All doors shall be timber framed.
Timber cladding to extension
The first floor of the proposed northern elevation of the extension must be clad in timber to match that proposed on the western elevation.
no objections
recommends mains wired smoke detection; no formal objection
DOT Highways objected due to inadequate visibility at the access junction contrary to road safety, Isle of Man Water Authority objected due to inability to guarantee water supply but offered to withdraw with a specific condition, Fire Service recommended refusal due to inadequate means of escape, and Marown Parish Commissioners had no objections.
Key concern: no visibility to right or left for emerging vehicles contrary to road safety
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionDue to the position of the access and the property boundary features, there is no visibility to right or left for emerging vehicles, contrary to the interests of road safety.; Objection as in our letter of 28 June 2004.
Conditions requested: conditions for the erection of a traffic mirror
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority would, however, be prepared to withdraw its objection subject to suitable conditions being imposed.; Whilst not wishing to delay the planning process... the Authority must register its objection...
Conditions requested: No construction of the proposed dwelling shall commence until such time as the Isle of Man Water Authority gives notice in writing to the Committee that the Authority will within six months of the date of such notice have the capacity to provide to the proposed dwelling a supply of wholesome water sufficient for the domestic purposes of the proposed dwelling.
Marown Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objections.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ObjectionRecommend Refusal as means of escape from the second floor sleeping accommodation is via a staircase which discharges through a games room on the first floor. This is inherently unsafe in the event of fire.
