2 October 2007 · Planning Committee
Lhen Mill, Lhen Bridge, The Lhen, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ep
The proposal involves renovating and converting a derelict two-storey mill building into three holiday apartments, including reinstatement of a slate roof, alterations to existing apertures for new windows and doors, minor earthworks for ground floor access, and provision of on-site parking and visibility splays.
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The principle of converting the mill to tourist units was already established and accepted through prior approval in principle (06/02258/A).
Manx Roads 1
Requires on-site parking within the curtilage of the units. The proposal provides at least one parking space per unit and visibility splays of 2m x 36m, complying with highways requirements from the prior approval.
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 the submitted documents and drawings HLK/07/088/1, HLK/07/088/2, HLK/07/088/3, HLK/07/088/4 and HLK/07/088/5 all received on 8th August 2007.
Visibility splay and parking
In the interests of road safety a visibility splay of 2 metres by 36 metres in each direction must be provided to facilitate safe access and egress of the traffic associated with the units, and on-site parking shall be provided within the curtilage of the units to comply with the provisions of Manx Roads 1.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
no objections
Do not oppose
no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice
no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice
no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice
no comment on the merit of the proposed development but request that an informative note be attached to any approval decision notice
Multiple consultees responded to application 07/01489/B for renovation and conversion of Lhen Mill into three holiday apartments; Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment objected due to inadequate preservation of the wheel pit, while most statutory bodi…
Key concern: wheel pit not preserved adequately
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
ObjectionTHIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. The wheel pit must be preserved and if domestic premises are to cross it, then a glazed, footbridge-like structure, should be all that is allowed.; Any permission given for change-of-use of a vernacular building must preserve its character, and the character of the structure of a mill involved the wheel pit, the loading doors and ramp and, of course, the mill race.; Because of this omission, the Society OBJECTS to this Reserved-Matters application.
Conditions requested: The wheel pit must be preserved and if domestic premises are to cross it, then a glazed, footbridge-like structure, should be all that is allowed
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No Objectionthe applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws.; See Note (4)
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; For connections to Flats and Apartments the following apply - “Water Supply To Flats And Apartments – Regulations”, and if applicable a “Form Of Undertaking In Respect Of Supply Pipes” will be required
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThis scheme would appear to fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulation 1996, therefore the applicant is to consult with the Fire Safety Department to ensure compliance with the regulation.
Conditions requested: the applicant is to consult with the Fire Safety Department to ensure compliance with the regulation
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
Disability Access Office
No CommentEnsure External door widths are at least 1000mm wide with level access. Internal doors are 850mm wide. Corridors are 1200mm wide.
Conditions requested: External door widths are at least 1000mm wide with level access.; Internal doors are 850mm wide.; Corridors are 1200mm wide.
Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations.
Conditions requested: The proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations.
