Approval in Principle Decision Notice

Isle of Man Town and Country Planning Act 1999

The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005

Samson Designs Mr S T Samson The Workshop Park Road Port St Mary

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure does hereby APPROVE the following application made on behalf of:

Name: Mrs H Costain Proposal: Approval in principle for the redevelopment of redundant farm buildings into 6 residential units (including two for tourist accommodation) at: Ballachrink Glen Road Colby Isle Of Man IM9 4HW

which was considered on 14th May 2012, subject to compliance with the conditions specified below.

Date of Issue: 15th May 2012 Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas

Mrs P Faragher Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee

Schedule Of Conditions:

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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. The application for reserved matters must include a survey of all trees on site and measures for their protection during construction or replacement if retention is not practicable.

1. 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).

1. 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.

This decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to them under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005.

Guidance Note

This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.

Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.

A form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department’s website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml

Please note that a copy of the Officer’s report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection at the Department.

No development may be undertaken until such time as the relevant reserved matters have been approved by the Planning Authority.