16 May 2008 · Committee
Mill, Ballagarraghyn, Main Road, Greeba, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lh
This reserved matters application sought approval for the conversion of an existing mill complex at Ballagarraghyn Mansion House, Greeba, into a residential dwelling. The site covers the mill building to the east of the mansion house, along with a small area providing parking and amenity space, set within a wider landscape of agricultural fields. The Planning Committee approved the application on 16 May 2008, in line with the officer's recommendation. An amended drawing was submitted during the process. Five conditions were attached to the approval. The available evidence does not set out the detailed planning reasons behind the decision beyond the site description and the officer's recommendation to permit.
The Planning Committee approved the reserved matters application on 16 May 2008. The officer also recommended approval. Five conditions were attached to the permission, though the specific reasons are not detailed in the available evidence.
Woodland and an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance
The site lies within an area designated on the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 as Woodland and an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance.
Planning Circular 3/89
Planning Circular 3/89 which was referred to in the approval in principle contains a presumption against extension of buildings to be converted unless required by the Building Regulations.
Strategic Plan Housing Policy 11
Strategic Plan Housing Policy 11 permits modest and subordinate extensions provided that such will not adversely affect the character or interest of the building.
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005
The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons"
Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order)
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the conversion of the mill building to a dwelling as shown in the location plan and drawings PA3, PA1, S1, PA4 all received on 19th October, 2007 and drawing PA2A received on 28th March, 2008.
Condition 3
Further details of the proposed frame section of the windows must be submitted for consideration and approval by the Planning Authority, prior to the installation of any windows.
Condition 4
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.)
Condition 5
The existing water wheel must be retained in situ as part of the proposed conversion.
