Conversion of existing barn to self catering accommodation

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Conversion of an existing stone barn to self-catering holiday accommodation
• ✓Barn described as structurally sound, built from distinctive quartz-like stone
• ✓Approved under delegated authority with four conditions
• ✓No signs of leaning or bulging except on the western gable

Permission was granted to convert an existing barn at Gibdale Farm, Ballasalla, Isle of Man, into self-catering accommodation. The barn is a stone-built structure featuring distinctive quartz-like boulders, with a footprint of approximately 6.7 m by 5.3 m and a ridge height of 5.1 m. The officer's report noted the barn was generally sound, with no signs of leaning or bulging other than on the western gable, and no evidence of foundations. The application was approved on 28 January 2011 by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, subject to four conditions.

The application was approved by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The barn was found to be a sound stone structure suitable for conversion, and the proposal to create self-catering accommodation was permitted with four conditions attached.

Conditions (4)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This permission relates to the renovation of the existing building and its use for tourist accommodation, as shown in drawings 484-01B received on 21st December, 2010 on the site as defined in 484-01A received on 3rd November, 2010.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   This permission is based upon the scheme shown in the submitted drawings and no approval is granted to any reconstruction which is not shown in these drawings. If the existing fabric should become unstable and be lost during the construction works, a further planning permission will be required for these works and it is unlikely that planning permission will be granted for the construction of a completely new, or mostly new building.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, summerhouses, flag poles, decking, garages, or tanks for the storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval).

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