29 June 2009 · Delegated
Robin Hill Farm, Cronk-Y-Dhooney, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bs
Permission was granted for alterations and the erection of a two-storey extension at Robin Hill Farm, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle of Man. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority on 29 June 2009. The farmhouse is described in the officer report as originally a traditional Manx farmhouse that had already undergone a number of extensions and alterations over time. The site curtilage is defined around the farmhouse, with agricultural land lying to the east. The application was approved subject to four conditions. There is also a history of four previous planning applications associated with the site.
The application was approved by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The proposal involved alterations and a two-storey extension to Robin Hill Farmhouse, a traditional Manx farmhouse that had already seen a number of previous extensions and alterations. The officer recommended approval and the decision was issued on 29 June 2009, subject to four conditions.
The extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion form and appearance of the existing property. Only exceptionally will permission be granted for extensions which measure more than of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
Housing Policy 15: The extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property. Only exceptionally will permission be granted for extensions which measure more than 50% of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
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 alterations and extensions as shown in drawings 1175/01, 03B, -04C all received on 10th March, 2009, 1175/05A received on 23rd June, 2009 and 1175-00 /A received on 24th June, 2009.
Condition 3
The alterations to the existing dwelling - the alterations to the existing windows and the roofing over the existing flat roof must all be undertaken as part of the extension to the dwelling and must be undertaken as shown in the approved drawings, within 6 months of the completion of the proposed extension.
Condition 4
The windows in the proposed extension must be installed and retained as shown in the approved drawings unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
