15 May 2007 · Planning Committee
Crogga Mill, Old Castletown Road, Crogga, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ea
The proposal involves constructing a first-floor extension (at ground level due to the sloping site) to the northern elevation of Crogga Mill, replacing an existing extension and providing accessible single-level accommodation with a disabled lift for Mr A Gubay.
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The extension is at a distance from the Registered Mill and not visible from public viewpoints such as Crogga Bridge, preserving the mill's isolated view from modern additions.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 14th February 2007.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose subject to visibility condition (sight lines of 2m by 54m)
Approve
No objection provided no development within 8m of watercourse
no objection subject to note on smoke detection
no objection subject to notes on cables/lines and supply
Multiple consultees responded to application 07/00290/GB for an extension and lift access at Crogga Mill, with Braddan Parish Commissioners, Highways Division, DAFF Inland Fisheries, and Fire Service recommending approval subject to conditions, Manx Electricity Authority requesting contact, and SPMCE objecting on design grounds.
Key concern: unsuitable extension design in countryside (SPMCE objection)
Braddan Parish Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend to the Planning Committee that the application be approved.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application; The Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Conditions requested: the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents, (Tel. 687766), before any work is carried out on site. All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
ObjectionThis building in the countryside is neither redundant or worthy of Registration but lies within a domestic curtilage. If the conversion is to be allowed, it must be tied to the present dwelling in some way.; The Society OBJECTS on design grounds.
Conditions requested: If the conversion is to be allowed, it must be tied to the present dwelling in some way
Department of Transport, Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the imposition of the following condition:; Sight lines of 2 metres by 54 metres shall be provided at the junction of the access to Crogga Mill with the Old Castletown Road.
Conditions requested: Sight lines of 2 metres by 54 metres shall be provided at the junction of the access to Crogga Mill with the Old Castletown Road; The visibility must be improved to a minimum of stopping sight distance to ensure the safety of road users
DAFF Inland Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionNo objection, provided there is no development within 8 metres of the watercourse, to prevent damage and disturbance to the river bank and river bed.
Conditions requested: no development within 8 metres of the watercourse, to prevent damage and disturbance to the river bank and river bed
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
