22 July 2011 · Delegated
Bwoaillieecowle, Staarvey Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 2aj
This application sought permission to alter and convert an existing cottage at Bwoaillieecowle, Staarvey Road, German, into a dwelling. The site was described in the officer's report as an abandoned structure with no roof, windows, or doors and in a state of disrepair, with walls of exposed stone. The officer recommended refusal of the application. The application was refused by delegated decision on 22 July 2011. There is limited detail available on the specific reasons for refusal beyond the condition of the structure.
The application was refused on 22 July 2011. The officer also recommended refusal. The site is an abandoned structure with no roof, windows, or doors and is in a state of disrepair, which appears to have been central to the decision against conversion.
Housing Policy 13
Housing Policy 13: In the case of those rural dwellings which have lost their former residential use by abandonment, consideration will be given in the following circumstances to the formation of a dwelling by use of the remaining fabric and the addition of new fabric to replace that which has been lost. Where: a) the building is substantially intact; this will involve there being at least three of the walls, standing up to eaves level and structurally capable of being retained; and b) there is an existing, usable track from the highway; and where c) a supply of fresh potable water and of electricity can be made available from existing services within the highway. (1) Habitable Status is defined in Appendix 1 (2) Non residential use is defined in Appendix 1 This policy will not apply in National Heritage Areas (see Environment Policy 6). Permission will not be given for the use of buildings more ruinous than those in (a) above, or for the erection of replacement bu ildings. Extensions of dwellings formed in accordance with the above may be permitted if the extension is clearly subordinate to the original building (i.e. in terms of floor space(3) measured externally, the extension measures less than 50% of that of the original). 8.11.2 It is important that replacement dwellings should relate closely to the buildings they replace in terms of siting and size, that the resulting visual impact is appropriate for the countryside, and that existing stone and slate are re-used.
Approval in principle for reinstatement of former dwelling and outbuilding
Erection of a farm dwelling, agricultural shed and access road to replace former dwelling and outbuildings
Erection of an agricultural shed and creation of an access road onto Staarvey Road
