9 April 2025
Glen Moar Mills, Glen Helen Road, Laurel Bank, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3nn
Appeal against the refusal for the addition of a fifth container and widened walkway (retrospective) and the variation of Conditions 2 and 4 of PA 22/00757/B, to retain elements of spectator facility on site and in situ
Information in relation to condition 3 of PA 19/01057/B - Written method statement for work undertaken within the watercourse, Glen Moar Mill, Glen Helen Road, Laurel Bank, St Johns.
Information in relation to condition 4 of PA 19/01057/B for details showing the lighting scheme at Glen Moar Mill & Glen Moar Tea Rooms
Variation of Condition 2 to PA 21/01316/B to retain spectator facilities in situ for the interim period between the Isle of Man TT races and the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling and to extend, from one week to two weeks respectively, the periods in which the facilities are erected and dismantled
Temporary siting of four storage containers (for food and drink), platforms, scaffolding and spectator seating during the Isle of Man TT and the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling races
Conversion and extension of redundant mill to create residential dwelling with additional tourist use
Conversion of former mill building to a dwelling
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The original application PA 24/00154/B sought retrospective approval for adding a fifth container and widening the walkway, plus varying conditions of prior permission PA 22/00757/B to allow permanent retention of spectator facilities between TT and Festival of Motorcycling events. It was refused by Planning Committee on 25/11/2024 for lack of overriding national need, poor visual quality harming the AHLV countryside character, and insufficient flood risk information. Appellant argued national importance for TT events per VES, minimal visual impact due to topography and below-road siting, precedents of public sector containers/boardwalks, unreasonable removal conditions, and low flood risk. Inspector found permanent containers cause unacceptable harm to countryside/AHLV despite TT benefits (unlike prior marshal appeal), no flood risk assessment provided, and other benefits insufficient to outweigh policy conflicts. Appeal dismissed on 09/04/2025, upholding refusal reasons.
Precedent Value
Reinforces strict AHLV/countryside protection requires clear overriding national need with no alternative; distinguishes essential safety infrastructure from spectator amenities. Applicants must provide FRA in flood zones and demonstrate permanence essential, not just supportive.
Inspector: R J Perrins MA
