15 May 2007 · Planning Committee
Scholaby Mill, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bx
The application sought approval in principle to convert the former Scholaby Mill, a two-storey stone building with intact natural slate roof located off Ballakilpheric Road in Colby, into a two-bedroom dwelling with attic room (approx 1600 sq ft excluding attic).
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The officer assessed the proposal against Planning Circular 3/89 (Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside) and found the mill complies as it is of historic interest, publicly visible from the footp…
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Plans approved and dormer/windows exclusion
This permission relates to the principle of the conversion of the former mill to a dwelling as shown generally in drawings 9.2.07 and 8.1.07 and the site and location plans all received on 23rd February, 2007. No approval is hereby granted however to the inclusion of the dormer as shown in these drawings and the proliferation of additional windows to this section of the property.
No permitted development rights
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, summerhouses, flag poles, decking, garages, or tanks for the storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval.)
Access details
The application for reserved matters must illustrate the means of access to the site from the Scholaby Road down to the proposed vehicular parking within the site by way of an informal gravelled or hardcored track. A formal pavioured, concrete or tarmacadam access will not be considered acceptable due to its suburban impact on this open field.
Bat survey
The application for reserved matters must include a detailed report into the possible presence of bats within the building and if such species which are protected under the Wildlife Act 1993, are found, a method statement of how they will be dealt with without adversely affecting them or their roosts must also be provided. The advice of DAFF is strongly recommended in this respect.
approve of these old buildings being preserved by being sensitively renovated and put to use
real heritage building... in good structural condition... On balance we SUPPORT the application
I do no oppose the application even though the site is not sustainable... if the site could be made sustainable in energy production and use it would help
No objection in principle
Do not oppose
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 07/00359/A for approval in principle to convert Scholaby Mill into a dwelling, with most raising no objection or offering conditional support, though some public objections and conditions were noted regarding access, ecology, watercourses, and heritage features.
Key concern: potential for bats requiring dusk survey
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
SupportA real heritage building, very attractive with interesting mill-dam remains too.; On balance we SUPPORT the application.
Conditions requested: condition precedent to any Permission given that these landscape features which include steps, weirs, sluices, overflows etc or the remains of, be preserved/conserved
Andrew Jessopp
No ObjectionI do no oppose the application even though the site is not sustainable in regards to employment and amenities. However, if the site could be made sustainable in energy production and use it would help to offset the negative aspects of the site.
Rushen Parish Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners approve of these old buildings being preserved by being sensitively renovated and put to use.
Inland Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionConditions requested: The development must be a minimum distance of 8 metres from the nearby watercourse in order to minimise the risk of disturbance or damage to the river banks and river bed.; Measures must be in place during construction works to safeguard the watercourse from run-off and sedimentation.
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions
Conditions requested: written consent is required from the Department of Transport for any work carried out on or adjacent to any watercourses; contact the Drainage Division before work commences on site to discuss the proposed work on the watercourse
Wildlife and Conservation Division
Conditional No ObjectionThese two sites... have potential for bats and I recommend a dusk survey
Conditions requested: dusk survey to determine whether there is bat use of the structures or bridge
Environmental Protection Officer (Water)
No Objectionadequate separation is provided to ensure there is no foul seepage which could cause pollution
Conditions requested: If a septic tank is to be used adequate separation should be 30 metres
Forestry, Amenity & Lands Division, DAFF
No Commenttrees are growing out of, and at the base of, the building... causing structural damage to the walls
Conditions requested: all trees affecting the property be indicated on any drawings submitted to the Planning Authority
Highways Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the imposition of the following conditions
Conditions requested: Sight lines of 2 metres by 36 metres shall be provided at the junction of the access track with Ballakilpheric Road.; The access track shall be 4.1 metres wide; Parking shall be provided within the curtilage of the dwelling in accordance with Manx Roads 1.; An on site turning facility shall be provided.
Precedent Value
This sets a firm precedent that HP11 will be strictly applied to limit rural building conversions to those of architectural, historic or social interest only, with no modifications for flexibility or lesser buildings; future applicants must demonstrate compliance with all detailed criteria.
