Landmark Vale Mill to become a house
VALE Mill will be turned into a house after planning permission to convert the protected monument was granted.
The iconic building, dating from 1850, gives unparalleled views of much of the north of the island. On a good day Lihou Island, all the way across to the Casquets lighthouse and beyond, may be seen.
Deputy Roger Perrot, one of the men behind the project, was thrilled.
'We are delighted that we have got change of use granted and we will continue to work towards doing something with this amazing building.'
The planning permission notice states that although four letters of representation from neighbours were received – detailing concerns of loss of privacy, the impact on birds and wildlife, additional noise and light pollution, among other concerns – it was decided to give the go-ahead.
