Planning Approval Decision Notice

Isle of Man Town and Country Planning Act 1999

The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005

Kelly Lewthwaite Building Design 23 Market Street Douglas IM1 2PA

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby APPROVE the following application made on behalf of:

Name: Mrs E McMillin Proposal: Renovation and conversion of redundant mill into three holiday apartments at: Lhen Mill Lhen Bridge The Lhen Ramsey Isle Of Man

which was considered on 28th September 2007, subject to compliance with the conditions specified below.

Date of Issue: 2nd October 2007

Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas

Deputy Secretary Planning Committee

Schedule Of Conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.

NOTE This scheme would appear to fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996, therefore the applicant is to consult with the Fire Safety Department to ensure compliance with the regulations.

NOTE The proposed apartments 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.

NOTE 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. Copies of these documents can be obtained from the IoMWA or alternatively by contacting the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57

NOTE The applicant is advised to consult the Disability Access Office with regard to the needs of disabled users within the building.

This decision was made by the Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.

Guidance Note

This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.

Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.

A form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department’s website www.gov.im/dlge/planning/plan

Please note that a copy of the Officer’s report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection at the Department.

The proposed development must not be commenced until either;

• The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or
• Any appeal has been determined;

Whichever is the later.