6 May 2011 · Delegated
The Old Mill, Harbour Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hf
This reserved matters application sought approval for the detailed design of a conversion of a former mill into a dwelling, along with a new garage and store, at The Old Mill, Harbour Road, Santon, Isle of Man. The site is described as an elongated piece of land on Harbour Road, Glen Grenaugh, Santon. The application followed earlier planning history at the site, with three previous references on record. The application was approved on 6 May 2011 by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The reserved matters covered the detailed design for converting the former mill into a dwelling and adding a garage and store on an elongated plot on Harbour Road, Glen Grenaugh.
conversion of existing rural buildings into dwellings
Housing Policy 11: Conversion of existing rural buildings into dwellings may be permitted, but only where: (a) redundancy for the original use can be established; (b) the building is substantially intact and structurally capable of renovation; (c) the building is of architectural, historic, or social interest; (d) the building is large enough to form a satisfactory dwelling, either as it stands or with modest, subordinate extension which does not affect adversely the character or interest of the building; (e) residential use would not be incompatible with adjoining established uses or, where appropriate, land-use zonings on the area plan; and (f) the building is or can be provided with satisfactory services without unreasonable public expenditure. Such conversion must: (a) where practicable and desirable, re -establish the original appearance of the building; and (b) use the same materials as those in the existing building. Permission will not be given for the rebuilding of ruins or the erection of replacement buildings of similar, or even identical, form. Further extension of converted rural buildings will not usually be permitted, since this would lead to loss or reduction of the original interest and character. 8.10.3 Permission will be given in certain circumstances for the re-establishment of residential use where there is an abandoned dwelling, since such dwellings can sometimes have a negative impact, usually arising from the sense of dereliction and dilapidation. See Housing Policy 13 below. 8.11 Replacement Dwellings in the Countryside 8.11.1 There are in our countryside many existing dwellings, some of which contribute positively to its appearance and character, and some of which do not. A number of dwellings have been abandoned for many years; their physical remains being a reflection of agricultural and social change across the Island. They form features in the rural landscape which are often not unacceptable in their present state. It is appropriate to encourage change which would result in overall environment improvement, and to discourage change which would not. Where the building(s) concerned are of architectural merit or of local, historical or social interest demolition and replacement will be discouraged.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of two years from the date of this notice or within four years from the date of the approval in principle notice, whichever is later.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the reserved matters application for the conversion of a former mill to a dwelling and construction of garage and store; as shown in drawing numbers WL/10/1170/1, WL/10/1170/2, WL/10/1170/4, WL/10/1170/5, 6832-01 and 6832/1, date stamped 30 September 2010; drawing numbers WL/10/1170/3B and 6832-08, date stamped 30 November 2010; the Flood Risk Assessment Report, date stamped 30 September 2010 and a letter from John Gray to Chris Lally of the Drainage Division, dated 23 November 2010, date stamped 30 November 2010.
Condition 3
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).
