21 September 2004 · Committee
Glen Darragh Mill, Braaid Road, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 2as
This application sought permission to convert a storage building at Glen Darragh Mill, Braaid Road, Marown into a dwelling, with a two-storey extension to the rear. Glen Darragh Mill is described as a prominent site between Glen Vine and Braaid Cross Roads, with the main house fronting directly onto the road and the mill building set behind it. During the course of the application, amendments were made to reduce the size of the proposed extension and alter the proposed finishes. The case officer, Diane Robinson, recommended the application be permitted. The Planning Committee approved the application on 21 September 2004, subject to 12 conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 21 September 2004. The proposal was amended during the process, reducing the size of the extension and altering the finishes, which appears to have supported the case for approval. The officer also recommended the application be permitted.
Planning Circular 3/89
the conversion of existing redundant buildings where such conversion complies with planning circular 3/89 - Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside. Alternatively the Department may accept the expansion of existing facilities which have shown a positive previous contribution to tourism in the area. However, no approval will be granted to any development which would result in an adverse impact on the countryside whether this be from visual intrusion, the impact of traffic or car parking or inadequate arrangements for the servicing of the development.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawing numbers 04/JD/529 02, 04/JD/529 03, 04/JD/529 03B, 04/JD/529 03C and also drawing numbers 04/JD/529 11 Rev E, 04/JD/529 12 Rev F, 04/JD/529 13 Rev E, 04/JD/529 14 Rev D and 04/JD/529 15 Rev D.
Condition 2
The site boundary hereby approved is as shown on drawing number 04/JD/529 16 Rev C.
Condition 3
Only those trees shown on drawing number 04/JD/529 10 Rev B shall be removed as part of this approval.
Condition 4
All existing stonework must be retained as such and must not be rendered, painted or similarly treated.
Condition 5
The exterior stonework must be of a traditional nature. NOTE: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish.
Condition 6
All new windows must be timber framed vertical sliding sash.
Condition 7
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Condition 8
The roof lights must be heritage/conservation style roof lights.
Condition 9
All doors shall be timber framed.
Condition 10
The first floor of the proposed northern elevation of the extension must be clad in timber to match that proposed on the western elevation.
Condition 11
The Development hereby approved shall not be commenced until such time as the new water treatment works supplying the eastern supply area has been commissioned, or an adequate potable water supply is available to site, to the satisfaction of the Planning Committee, in consultation with the Isle of Man Water Authority. NOTE The Chief Fire Officer recommends the installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection.
