22 March 2011 · Delegated
Track Adjacent To Ballagarmin House, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ll
This retrospective application sought permission for surfacing works carried out on an existing track adjacent to Ballagarmin House, Colby, Isle of Man. The track serves a large residential property set within approximately 15 acres, accessed via a lane from the A7 road. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 22 March 2011, subject to two conditions. The site has a notable planning history, with eleven previous applications recorded at or near the property.
The application was permitted on 22 March 2011 by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The officer also recommended approval. No refusal reasons were recorded.
Open Space and High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance
The site lies within an area designated on the Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan as Open Space and High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance.
Open Space
On the draft Southern Area Plan which was published in January, 2011 the site lies within an area designated as Open Space
The Role of Landscape Character in Development
The draft Planning Policy Statement 2/09 - The Role of Landscape Character in Development states:
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the surfacing of the existing lane as shown and described in drawing reference 09 0590 04 received on 4th February, 2011. ☑
Reconstruction of existing driveway for vehicular use, from Colby Main Road to Ballagarmin, Land at Ballablack Farm, Colby, Arbory.
Alterations and provision of additional living accommodation, Ballagarmin House, near Colby, Arbory.
Refurbishment and excavation of ponds to control drainage, Ballagarman House, near Colby, Arbory.
Approval in principle to demolish and rebuild the western side of Ballagarman House, Near Colby, Arbor.
Alterations and extensions to rear of dwelling, Ballagarman House, Nr Colby, Arbor.
Re-construction of existing driveway from Colby Main Road to Ballagarmin, Arbor.
Raising of roof and installation of additional windows and doors, Ballagarmin House, Colby, Arbor.
Demolition and rebuilding of part of dwelling (amendment to approved PA 97/1306)
Approval in principle for restoration of former dwelling to create tourist accommodation
Amendments to approved extension and rebuilt area of dwelling
Window alterations
