11 April 2016 · Committee
Raby Beg, Main Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3au
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to a dwelling and outbuilding at Rheaby Beg, Arrasey Road, Glen Maye, Isle of Man, along with the creation of a new access lane. The application was considered by the Committee and permitted on 11 April 2016, with the officer also recommending approval. The decision was granted subject to three conditions. The formal decision record lists 3 conditions.
The application was permitted by the Committee on 11 April 2016, subject to three conditions. The officer also recommended approval. No refusal reasons or conflicts were recorded.
Conversion of existing rural buildings into dwellings
policies in the Strategic Plan which provide for the reuse and renovation of redundant outbuildings would support the works
Housing Policy 11: Conversion of existing rural buildings into dwellings may be permitted, but only where: (a) redundancy for the original use can be established; (b) the building is substantially intact and structurally capable of renovation; (c) the building is of architectural, historic, or social interest; (d) the building is large enough to form a satisfactory dwelling, either as it stands or with modest, subordinate extension which does not affect adversely the character or interest of the building; (e) residential use would not be incompatible with adjoining established uses or, where appropriate, land-use zonings on the area plan; and (f) the building is or can be provided with satisfactory services without unreasonable public expenditure. Such conversion must: (a) where practicable and desirable, re -establish the original appearance of the building; and (b) use the same materials as those in the existing building. Permission will not be given for the rebuilding of ruins or the erection of replacement buildings of similar, or even identical, form. Further extension of converted rural buildings will not usually be permitted, since this would lead to loss or reduction of the original interest and character. 8.10.3 Permission will be given in certain circumstances for the re-establishment of residential use where there is an abandoned dwelling, since such dwellings can sometimes have a negative impact, usually arising from the sense of dereliction and dilapidation. See Housing Policy 13 below. 8.11 Replacement Dwellings in the Countryside 8.11.1 There are in our countryside many existing dwellings, some of which contribute positively to its appearance and character, and some of which do not. A number of dwellings have been abandoned for many years; their physical remains being a reflection of agricultural and social change across the Island. They form features in the rural landscape which are often not unacceptable in their present state. It is appropriate to encourage change which would result in overall environment improvement, and to discourage change which would not. Where the building(s) concerned are of architectural merit or of local, historical or social interest demolition and replacement will be discouraged.
Upland landscapes
new built development would be out of place within the predominantly open, exposed, and visually-sensitive Upland landscapes
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Prior to the occupation of the property, a further plan must be approved by the Department which shows a smaller residential curtilage than is shown in drawing reference 1306.01 together with details of the boundary treatment of the curtilage which should be a planted or mounded hedge. REASON: To control the spread of residential development in the countryside.
Condition 3
The site lies close to woodland which is known to support bats and owls. As such, prior to the commencement of works a survey for bats and nesting or roosting owls must be undertaken and submitted to and approved by the Department. Should any such species found as a result of the survey, a method statement must be approved by the Department indicating how the species will be protected during the undertaking of the works hereby approved and the works must be undertaken in accordance with this method statement. Reason: to accord with the provisions of Environment Policy 4 of the Strategic Plan and the Wildlife Act 1990.
