Conversion of existing barn/workshop to tourist accommodation

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Conversion of an existing barn and workshop to tourist accommodation
• ✓Site at Ellenbrook Farm on Old Castletown Road, Braddan, includes a house, barn, and fields
• ✓Decision made by the Planning Committee
• ✓Officer recommended approval
• ✓Four conditions attached to the permission

This application sought permission to convert an existing barn and workshop at Ellenbrook Farm, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, into tourist accommodation. The farm sits on the western side of Old Castletown Road and includes a house rebuilt in 1994, a barn, and several fields on both sides of a railway line. The Planning Committee approved the application, in line with the officer's recommendation. Four conditions were attached to the permission. The case was handled by officer Sarah Corlett and the decision was formally issued by the Secretary of the Planning Committee.

The Planning Committee approved the conversion of the barn at Ellenbrook Farm into tourist accommodation. The officer also recommended approval. Four conditions were attached to the permission.

Policies Assessed (1)

Conditions (4)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   The accommodation may be used only as tourist accommodation.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   This approval relates to the conversion of the existing barn to tourist accommodation as shown in drawings reference 003 and 004 received on 2nd October 2003.

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