19 April 2006 · Committee
Knockaloe Beg Farmhouse, Knockaloe Beg Lane, Raggatt, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 3aq
Permission was granted for works at Knockaloe Beg Farm, Peel, Isle of Man. The proposal involved altering existing barns and outbuildings to create two tourist accommodation units, alongside the demolition and rebuilding of the existing farmhouse. The site is an agricultural holding associated with Knockaloe Beg, located to the west of The Raggatt alongside a public highway. The Planning Committee approved the application on 19 April 2006, with eight conditions attached. The officer recommended approval, and the committee's decision aligned with that recommendation.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 19 April 2006. The officer also recommended approval. Eight conditions were attached to the permission, though the specific reasons are not detailed in the available evidence.
Planning Circular 1/88 Residential Housing in the Country
Houses in the Countryside
O THE VILLAGE SHALL CONTINUE TO BE PROTECTED FROM UNSYMPATHETIC DEVELOPMENT BY THE DESIGNATION OF THE AREA AS HIGH LANDSCAPE VALUE AND SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE AND BY THE APPLICATION OF PLANNING CIRCULARS 1/88, 3/88 AND 3/89 AND BY THE CONSIDERATION OF THE RELEVANT SECTOR PLANS B & E (PLANNING CIRCULARS 10/91 AND 11/91 RESPECTIVELY).
Planning Circular 3/88 - New Agricultural Dwellings
New Agricultural Dwellings
VILLAGE SHALL CONTINUE TO BE PROTECTED FROM UNSYMPATHETIC DEVELOPMENT BY THE DESIGNATION OF THE AREA AS HIGH LANDSCAPE VALUE AND SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE AND BY THE APPLICATION OF PLANNING CIRCULARS 1/88, 3/88 AND 3/89 AND BY THE CONSIDERATION OF THE RELEVANT SECTOR PLANS B & E (PLANNING CIRCULARS 10/91 AND 11/91 RESPECTIVELY).
Planning Circular 3/89 Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
Subject to the other conditions of this notice, this permission relates to the alteration to the existing barns and outbuildings and the demolition and reconstruction of the farm house, all for use as agricultural worker’s accommodation and tourist accommodation all as shown in drawings -01, --02, -03, -04, -05A, -06A, -08, -09, -10 all received on 14th November, 2005 and 12 received on 23rd December, 2005.
Condition 3
The new farmhouse may be occupied only by persons whose employment or latest employment is or was employed in agriculture in the Island and including also the dependants of such persons as aforesaid.
Condition 4
All windows in the ground and first floor of the front and sides of the farmhouse (excepting the porches) must be timber framed sliding sashes as shown in the approved plans and retained as such unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The remainder of the windows must be framed in timber and of the appearance shown in the approved plans and retained as such unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
Condition 5
All new roofing must be in natural dark grey/dark blue slate.
Condition 6
Prior to the commencement of any works of demolition or of any building operations, the applicant / developer must arrange for the preparation of a photographic survey of the built group to record all features of architectural or historic interest; this survey should be prepared in consultation with the Department’s Conservation Officer, and a copy thereof must be supplied to the Department; during the demolition of the farmhouse, the Conservation Officer and Manx National Heritage should be afforded the opportunity, if requested by them, to inspect and record the structure and construction of the building.
Condition 7
Prior to the commencement of any works of demolition or of any building operations, there must be submitted to and approved by the Department a scheme to provide: a) localised widening of the access lane for a distance of 30m from the main road (the A27); b) passing places along the access lane between the main road and the site; and c) a turning head; the approved scheme must be carried out prior to any other works; the Department of Transport (Highways) should be consulted in the preparation of the scheme.
Condition 8
The existing building marked "stone shed (derelict)" on Plan 1324/05/12 adjacent to the brick shed at the northern end of the site shall be demolished prior to the occupation of the proposed tourist accommodation. Any usable stone from the shed should be retained on site to be used in the repair of other buildings and walls.
