7 October 2005 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Ballakindry Mill, Ballagawne Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pd
The proposal involved converting a redundant mill building into a single dwelling, including removal of an existing lean-to extension on the southern side and replacement with a similar extension on the northern side to improve visibility, retention of the large central front aperture with glazing, introduction of new …
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The officer noted the site as a handsome detached mill building on Ballagawne Road and that approval in principle had previously been granted under PA 04/01655/A subject to retaining most of the build…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the conversion of the existing building to a single dwelling as shown in drawings reference 01, 02 and P.774-02 all received on 7th June, 2005, P.774-03A, -04A and -07 all received on 2nd August, 2005 and the Conservation rooflight details shown in the brochure excerpt received on 23rd August, 2005.
Forecourt and tree protection
The forecourt between the building and the public highway must be set out as shown in drawing 02 but making provision for the protection of the existing tree (shown in drawing reference P.774/03A) during and after paving works.
no comments to make
no objection in principle subject to separate permission under Land Drainage Act 1934 for mill race diversion
Division have no further comments on the matter
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 05/01102/B for conversion of Ballakindry Mill to a single dwelling, with most raising no objection subject to conditions on water, drainage, highways visibility, and fire safety, while DOT Highways initially objected but later indicated objection withdrawal upon amendments.
Key concern: visibility onto the public highway from the driveway is inadequate
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact IoMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:
Conditions requested: permission from the Department of Transport is required under section 34 of the Land Drainage Act 1934, in order to divert the Mill Race across the site; submit an application in writing to the Land Drainage Engineer at the Drainage Division prior to any work commencing on site; full method statement for the construction of the new ditch, specification of the proposed headwall and full details of the proposed diversion
DOT Highways Division
ObjectionObjection:; To ensure adequate access and vehicle parking facilities and in the interests of road safety.
DOT Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.; The inclusion of the works previously agreed within this Planning Application will result in the withdrawal of the Department of Transports objection to this application.
Conditions requested: The inclusion of the works previously agreed within this Planning Application
Environmental Protection Officer
a licence to discharge is required in order to discharge sewage effluent to "controlled waters" which include dry ditches which lead to streams.
Arbory Parish Commissioners
No Commenthave no comments to make
Arbory Parish Commissioners
No Commenthave no comments to make
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
Conditions requested: installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection
