13 December 2004 · Planning Committee
Cronk-E-Chule, Wheel Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nl
The proposal involves excavating the site of a surface collapse in a sheep pen at Cronk-E-Chule, Laxey, to investigate if it is an abandoned mine shaft or related to mine workings, followed by safety works such as constructing a reinforced concrete shaft cap or mass concrete plug founded at rockhead, depending on condi…
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The officer considered the proposal necessary for public safety due to the collapse posing a hazard, recommending approval as 'the proposed development is necessary in terms of safety'.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to drawing no.s CA02524/01, CA02524/02 and CA02524/03 and the method statement date stamped the 15th October 2004.
Archaeological access
The Manx Museum and National Trust must be informed of the date of commencement of works and be given access at all reasonable times and reasonable opportunity to inspect the site, observe all excavations and investigate any archaeological features exposed.
Method statement compliance
The works hereby permitted shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the method statement submitted as part of the planning application and date stamped the 15th October 2004.
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
no objections to excavation, but request advice of Laxey Mines Research Group is sought
Multiple consultees responded to the planning application for investigation and safety works on a suspected abandoned mine shaft near Laxey, with most raising no objections but some expressing concerns over archaeological recording, bat protection, pollution prevention, and consultation with local experts.
Key concern: potential disturbance to bats requiring surveys, licensing, and timing restrictions
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No ObjectionWe are therefore concerned that these works should be carried out in a manner which in no way impedes such future development.; we would ask that a standard archaeological condition, permitting access during the works to record archaeological remains, be attached to any forthcoming approval.
Conditions requested: a standard archaeological condition, permitting access during the works to record archaeological remains, be attached to any forthcoming approval
DAFF Wildlife Conservation
Conditional No ObjectionThe safest method is to maintain openings that are present, in case bats are there.; If there is no opening then capping would not be a problem but if disturbance underground... is likely then avoiding the November-March period will prevent the disturbance of any hibernating bats below.
Conditions requested: If an opening is present then you must be careful to avoid sealing bats in. If the site is used by bats going underground then some form of entry should be maintained; If this is not possible, then a bat survey may be required, at an appropriate time of year; avoiding the November-March period will prevent the disturbance of any hibernating bats below; A licence will be required if bat disturbance is a possibility. In this case, spring and autumn works are best; a quick check should indicate if this is the case. Most active birds' nests are protected
Inland Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionDuring the works, measures should be in place to ensure there is no risk of run-off to the nearby river.
Conditions requested: During the works, measures should be in place to ensure there is no risk of run-off to the nearby river
Laxey Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners have no objections to the excavation proposed but request that the advice of the Laxey Mines Research Group is sought with regard to the proposals.
Conditions requested: request that the advice of the Laxey Mines Research Group is sought with regard to the proposals
Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
