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The site represents the curtilage of Rushen Abbey - the Abbey itself and interpretation centre, car park, grounds and the former Rushen Abbey Hotel which has been closed for some time. The site has public highways running around its perimeter and the ford to the north east leading to Mill Road.
The site lies within an area designated on the 1982p as of an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance and also sites of archaeological interest. The site also lies within a Conservation Area.
Planning permission was refused for the conversion of the hotel into a dwelling under PAs 94/1572, 95/1528, and 96/1193 prior to the creation of the interpretative facilities which are presently on site.
Now proposed are some internal alterations, the provision of a paved courtyard at the rear of the building together with a gravelled garden and decking at the rear of the site. On the elevation facing into the Abbey site, there are to be alterations to create double doors into the site and the resultant reduction in the size of the window alongside. The windows in the front elevation of the building are to be reinstated to their original proportions and with timber framed sliding sashes, a new parapet installed over the small flat roofed front annex and a new sign above the first floor windows is to be installed.
The existing first floor self contained living space is to be retained as is. The existing rear wall between the public house and the Abbey grounds is to be increased in height by 1m to 3.5m.
Rooflights are to be installed in the single storey annex facing the public car park.
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service recommends consultation regarding fire safety measures The Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment support the scheme Department of Transport Drainage Division raise no objection subject to the imposition of conditions regarding the disposal of surface water Malew Parish Commissioners and Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division raise no objection to the proposal.
The proposal makes minimal changes to the external appearance of the property and reinstates many of the original details and elements of the building which will enhance its appearance and character as is required in Conservation Areas by Planning Policy Statement 1/01 – Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man.
The building is to be used in conjunction with the Abbey complex but also as an independent café/catering facility which will enhance the attractiveness of the area.
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" and as such should be afforded party status.
The points raised by the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service are the responsibility of the Building Regulations and as such this party should not be afforded party status in this instance.
The Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment are not directly affected by the proposal and should not be afforded party status in this instance.
C: Conditions for approval N: Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal O: Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the alterations shown in drawings K137/P-10-01, -02, -03 and -04 all received on 28th November, 2007.
C 3. There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
N 1. PRIOR to the commencement of any works the applicant is advised to consult the Chief Fire Officer to ensure that adequate fire precautions are taken.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made: Permitted Date: 7/1/08
Signed: [Handwritten signature]
M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
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