22 February 2007 · Committee
Ballahowin Farm, Braaid Road, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3as
This application sought permission to convert two blocks (A and B) at Ballahowin Farm, St Marks, from tourist accommodation to permanent residential use, along with the creation of a 15-vehicle car park and associated landscaping. Ballahowin Farm is a working farm holding situated on both sides of the A26 Braaid–Douglas Road. Access to the site runs past Ballahowin House, a dwelling not owned by the applicant, and also from the B37 Clanna Road. The application was refused by the Committee in February 2007. The case officer had also recommended refusal, though the detailed reasons are not set out in the available evidence.
The application was refused by the Committee on 22 February 2007. The officer also recommended refusal. The available evidence does not set out the specific reasons for refusal in detail.
Planning Circular 3/89
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.
