19 March 2007 · Delegated
Little Ballabunt Farm, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2aq
This application sought permission to convert a stone barn at Little Ballabunt, Cooil Road, Braddan, Isle of Man into a residential dwelling, along with alterations to the existing vehicular access. The officer's report noted that the barn is a substantial and complete stone building with a slate roof and appears to be of sound construction, supporting its suitability for residential conversion. The application was approved on 19 March 2007 under delegated authority, with six conditions attached to the permission. The formal decision record lists 6 conditions.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority on 19 March 2007. The officer recommended approval, and the decision was consistent with that recommendation. The barn was noted to be a substantial stone building with a slate roof in sound condition, making it suitable for conversion.
Residential Development – Houses in the Countryside
the proposal accords with the provisions of Planning Circular 1/88
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 1/06
accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06
site must include provision for a footpath link to join the site to the north allowing pedestrian access from the Main Road to the Colby Glen Road, via Site 13 and the site being developed under 11/0684/B. Advice must be sought from the Highway's Division (DoI) prior to any application being made. 5. Development plans must include ground level information and cross sectional drawings to show the relationship of any new dwellings with existing dwellings in Ballacriy Park which appear to be at a lower level than the Ballacubbon land.
Planning Circular 3/89 Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
would appear to satisfy Circ. 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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 4th December 2006.
Condition 3
All existing stonework must be retained as such and must not be rendered, painted or similarly treated.
Condition 4
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, summerhouses, flag poles, decking, garages, or tanks for the storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval.)
Condition 5
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no external doors, roof lights or windows shall be replaced (other than those expressly authorised by this permission).
Condition 6
The works proposed to the vehicular access must be completed prior to the occupation of the barn conversion hereby approved.
