15 May 2012 · Delegated
Ballachrink, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hw
This application sought approval in principle for the redevelopment of redundant farm buildings at Ballachrink, Glen Road, Colby, Isle of Man. The proposal involved converting the buildings into six residential units, with two of those units intended for tourist accommodation. The application was decided by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority and was approved on 15 May 2012. The decision notice confirms approval and records nine conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved in principle by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority. The decision permitted the redevelopment of redundant farm buildings into six residential units, including two for tourist accommodation. No refusal reasons or conflicting evidence were recorded.
Condition 1
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building[s], internal layout, means of access, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.
Condition 2
The application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Planning Authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission.
Condition 3
The development to which this permission relates shall begin within 4 years of the date of this permission or within two years of the final approval of the reserved matters, whichever is the later.
Condition 4
This permission relates to the principle of the conversion of the existing buildings on the site shown in drawing 1106/02 received on 29th February, 2012 to residential and/or tourist accommodation. This permission is dependent upon the buildings to be converted being structurally capable of renovation and re-use as proposed.
Condition 5
The application for the reserved matters must include a structural engineer's report to demonstrate that the buildings are structurally capable of conversion as proposed together with method statements for each of the buildings, demonstrating how the conversions would take place without undermining the structural integrity of the buildings concerned.
Condition 6
The conversions must retain the existing or original character and appearance of the buildings and any extensions should be modest and subordinate and which do not affect adversely the character or interest of the buildings.
Condition 7
The application for the reserved matters must include a survey for bats and their roosts. If bat activity is found then an appropriate mitigation scheme must also be included in the application. The applicant is encouraged to consult the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture in respect of converting the buildings in a way which would support continued or new use of the structures by bats and swallows.
Condition 9
The application for the reserved matters must include a demonstration that each unit will be provided with the required level of parking (see Strategic Plan Appendix Seven).
Condition 10
The application for the reserved matters must demonstrate that the public right of way through the site is retained and the passage of pedestrians through the site is not impaired by vehicle parking or new structures. Similarly, the right of way should be taken into account in the design of the conversions to ensure that the privacy of those in the new units is not compromised.
