10/01820/CApproved2010
Conversion of existing factory into cafe/restaurant, exhibition area and heritage shop and alterations to car park vehicular access
Of the conditions attached to the approval, the following are judged to be relevant
2 November 2012 · Committee
Ballacregga Old Corn Mill Display Hall, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nl
Permission was granted for the additional use of an exhibition hall as a multi-functional centre at Old Corn Mill, Mines Road, Laxey. The applicants, Mr Stewart and Mrs Barbara Clague, sought to expand the permitted uses of the building on this established site. The officer's report identified parking and road safety, as well as impacts on neighbouring properties, as the main planning considerations. At the time of the site visit, the development was noted to be relatively busy and appeared to be operating successfully, with two car park areas serving the site. The application was approved by committee on 29 October 2012, subject to four conditions, with the officer having recommended approval.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 29 October 2012. The key planning considerations were parking and road safety, and the potential impact on neighbouring properties. The site was found to be operating successfully, with two car park areas available, and the proposal was considered acceptable on those grounds.
light industrial purposes as is defined in the 1982 Development Plan Order
Where land is designated for industry, the accepted use of this land will be light industrial purposes
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Where an area is designated as a Conservation Area, special attention must be paid during the consideration of all planning applications within the area
Policy L/CRB/PR/6 - Laxey Wheel and the Mines Complex
The importance of the Laxey Wheel and the Mines as internationally significant
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
There will be a general presumption against development in areas designated as open space
Conservation Areas
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Environment Policy 35: 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. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Condition 1
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the additional use of exhibition hall as a multi functional centre, Old Corn Mill Mines Road, Laxey as shown by 243.11, 243.1.12, 243.1.13 and support letter all received 7th September 2012.
Condition 3
The decking area and adjacent area in front of the building shown on drawing no. 243.1.11 shall not be used as an external seating area and shall be utilised only for building maintenance and evacuation purposes.
Condition 4
Notwithstanding the times of operation set out in the support letter which accompanies the application this approval allows for the use of the building as a multi functional centre. The use may take place only between the hours of 9am and 11pm Sunday to Thursday and between the hours of 9am and midnight on Friday to Saturday.
Conversion of existing factory into cafe/restaurant, exhibition area and heritage shop and alterations to car park vehicular access
Of the conditions attached to the approval, the following are judged to be relevant
Extension to form disabled toilet facility