**Document:** Planning Officer Report **Application:** 11/01224/B — Removal of chimney stack and roof repair works **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2011-10-11 **Parish:** Lonan **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/1556-lonan-glen-mill-roof/documents/1254826 --- # Planning Officer Report ## Planning Officer Report And Recommendations [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] ## Officer's Report ### Introduction 1. This application seeks permission for removal of a chimney stack and roof repair works to an old mill in Laxey Conservation Area. The proposal is considered to be acceptable and is in accordance with the relevant policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan. ### The Site 2. The application site is the curtilage of Glen Mill, Glen Road, Laxey which is currently used as offices and warehousing. The site is in the Laxey Conservation Area. ### The Proposal 3. The application seeks approval for the removal of chimney stack which is on the side elevation. Once the chimney is removed, the stonework behind will be repaired. Also proposed is the removal of a small lean to roof so repair works can be carried out on the timber underneath. The roof would then be re constructed; the concrete tiles would be replaced with Cambrian tiles similar to natural slate. ### Planning History 4. The following previous planning application is considered specifically material in the assessment of the current application: 5. PA 11/00555/B Removal of chimney stack, roof repair works and installation of replacement garage door. – Application withdrawn ### Development Plan Policies 6. The application site is in an area zoned as Mixed Use – Residential, Industrial, Office, and Recreational identified on the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan 2005. It is also within the Laxey Conservation Area. It is appropriate to consider Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007). ### Consultations 7. Laxey Commissioners have recommended that the application be approved. 8. Highways Division has not commented ## ASSESSMENT 9. Given the nature of the application, it is appropriate to consider Environment Policy 35, which states: "Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development." 10. The application is made up of two parts, the removal of the chimney stack and the roof repair works. 11. The chimney stack is cracked and has not been in use for a number of years. It is considered that the chimney stack does not significantly contribute to the character and appearance of the property or the Conservation Area. It is judged that the removal of this would not have a harmful impact in terms of character and appearance. 12. The roofing repairs would include the removal of the existing lean to roof, repairing the timber underneath and replacing the concrete tiles with Cambrian tiles which are similar to natural slate. It is considered that this would enhance the appearance of the building as the proposed materials would be more appropriate than the existing. 13. It is judged that the proposed development would contribute to the character and appearance of the property. 14. The Conservation Officer was satisfied that the proposed development would not have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. 15. For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval. ## PARTY STATUS 16. The local authority, Laxey Commissioners is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status. Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 10.10.2011 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal - : Notes attached to refusals C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. C 2. This permission relates to the removal of the chimney stack and roof repair works as shown in drawings Location Plan and 4341/1 Elevation received 31st August 2011. I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager. Decision Made : Permitted Date : 10 October 2011 Signed : Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control OR Signed : J. Munce Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/1556-lonan-glen-mill-roof/documents/1254826*