13 August 2025 · Committee
Ballagorrey Methodist Chapel, Glen Mona, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ez
The application sought permission to convert the former Ballagorrey Methodist Chapel at Glen Mona, Ramsey into a residential dwelling. The scheme included a single-storey side extension and changes to the vehicular access. The site sits in a countryside setting on the Isle of Man. The Planning Committee assessed the proposal against Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 policies covering housing, environment, and transport, and concluded that the conversion would not harm the character or quality of the landscape, would have no adverse impact on protected species or trees, and would not significantly affect private or public amenity. Permission was granted with nine conditions attached.
The committee was satisfied that the conversion of the chapel would not damage the countryside or landscape character, would not harm protected species or trees, and would have no significant impact on amenity. The proposal was found to comply with the relevant housing, environment, and transport policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling, no garages or other free standing buildings (including garden sheds, fences, greenhouses or summerhouses) shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling, hereby approved hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 3
All fencing shown on drawing 20168-PL04 (north and south of building) shall be constructed of a 1.1m high post and wire fence and shall be installed prior to the occupation of the dwelling and retained thereafter.
Condition 4
No development shall commence until a details scheme showing how any surface water runoff from the new access/driveway will be prevented from access the public highway and shall be submitted in writing for approval by the Department and this approved scheme shall be completed prior to the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and retained thereafter.
Condition 5
All planting (shall be made up of native planting only), seeding or turfing comprised in the approved of landscaping details (drawing 20168-PL04) must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the hereby approved dwelling, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species.
Condition 6
The tree protection plan as shown in drawing 20168-PL04 shall be installed prior to the commencement of any works on site and retained for the duration of the construction period.
Condition 7
The visibility splay(s) identified on drawing 20168-PL04; shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans and thereafter kept permanently clear of any obstruction exceeding 1050mm in height above adjoining carriageway level.
Condition 8
The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied until the means of vehicular access and parking and turning provisions have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans 20168-PL04, and shall thereafter be retained for access and parking purposes thereafter.
Condition 9
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing all received on 03.07.2025.
