9 June 2005 · Committee
Ballnalargy Cottage, Dalby, Isle Of Man, IM5 3bp
This application sought approval in principle to convert a pair of barns, situated just above Ballnalargy Cottage off the A27 at Dalby, into holiday accommodation. The site forms part of the curtilage of the detached cottage. The application was refused by the Committee on 9 June 2005. The case officer had also recommended refusal. The available evidence does not set out the detailed planning reasons for the refusal.
The application was refused by the Committee on 9 June 2005. The officer also recommended refusal. Limited evidence is available to explain the specific planning reasons behind the decision.
Renovation of buildings in the countryside
The application does not comply with policy 3/89 in that it is not a building considered worthy of being converted and it is not considered to be redundant
the conversion of existing redundant buildings where such conversion complies with planning circular 3/89 - Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside. Alternatively the Department may accept the expansion of existing facilities which have shown a positive previous contribution to tourism in the area. However, no approval will be granted to any development which would result in an adverse impact on the countryside whether this be from visual intrusion, the impact of traffic or car parking or inadequate arrangements for the servicing of the development.
Approval in principle for the conversion of the barn with an extension to form a private dwelling
approval in principle to renovate the derelict dwelling and to renovate the barn to a dwelling
Detailed permission for the conversion of the derelict house to a dwelling