19 December 2006 · Planning Committee
Crogga Mill, Old Castletown Road, Crogga, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ea
The proposal involved converting a single-storey implement shed, built in 1986, into a two-bedroom dwelling with kitchen/dining and lounge for staff ancillary to the main registered building at Crogga Mill. Works included raising the roof by 418mm and replacing doors/windows.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Planning Circular 3/89, which permits conversion of redundant countryside buildings only if they are registered/worthy of registration, of particular architec…
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Requires buildings to be redundant (evidenced by last use, reasons no longer needed), substantially intact, and either registered/worthy, of particular architectural/historic/social interest, or beneficial to countryside character from public views. Officer found shed not redundant (in use), lacks interest, does not contribute to character; prior 1999 refusal for same building confirmed this test failure.
Residential Development - Houses in the Countryside
Discourages new housing in countryside except agricultural workers; no exceptions for personal/staff needs. Cited alongside unzoned status to reinforce against any new dwelling, even ancillary.
This could be a better solution to the 'caretaker's accommodation' problem here than recent proposals... If the proposed dwelling is irrevocably tied as staff accommodation to Crogga Mill House itself, then the Society will accept it.
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I am aware of the planning history for this site. However, I still find no reason to object to the proposal - which I consider to have far less visual impact or other valid planning reasons for objection... As long as the use of the accommodation is tied to the use of the main house I have no objection to the proposal.
