05/01603/BApproved2006
approval in principle for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling to replace existing redundant agricultural storage sheds
1 October 2007 · Committee
Proposed Dwelling At Barroose Farm, Barroose House, Barroose Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ar
Permission was granted for the erection of a new dwelling with an associated wind turbine, solar panels, and landscaping at Barroose Farm, Barroose Road, Baldrine, Isle of Man. The site is a former quarry located adjacent to Barroose Farm in the parish of Lonan. At the time of the application it contained a number of agricultural-type buildings. The officer noted that the nature of the site as an old quarry means it is not readily usable for agriculture and is generally capable of accommodating a screened development. The Planning Committee permitted the application on 1 October 2007, in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to five conditions.
The Planning Committee permitted the erection of a dwelling with an associated wind turbine, solar panels, and landscaping at Barroose Farm. The site is a former quarry adjacent to the farm, which the officer noted is not readily usable for agriculture and is generally capable of accommodating a screened development. The officer recommended approval and the Committee agreed.
impact of individual buildings
Strategic Policy 5: New development, including individual buildings, should be designed so as to make a positive contribution to the environment of the Island. In appropriate cases the Department will require planning applications to be supported by a Design Statement which will be required to take account of the Strategic Aim and Policies. 4.4 Economy 4.4.1 The Spatial Strategy identifies the Major Employment Areas around the Island. While the majority of business and employment is focused around the Douglas Metropolitan Area, there are other major employment areas at Castletown, the Airport/Freeport, Peel, Ramsey and Jurby. The Department considers the distribution of employment areas provides a spread of employment opportunities around the Island. While recognising the opportunities for small scale local employment within existing centres it is considered new employment should, in the main, be concentrated within existing settlements or those major employment areas referred to in the Island Spatial Strategy and illustrated on the Key Diagram. Existing Local and new Area Plans will provide detailed boundar ies for these areas. From time to time Government may judge it appropriate to offer financial incentives to encourage economic activity or investment in particular parts of the Island.
development outside of areas zoned for development
General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
design of new dwellings in the countryside
Housing Policy 14: Where a replacement dwelling is permitted, it must not be substantially different to the existing in terms of siting and size, unless changes of siting or size would result in an overall environmental improvement; the new buildi ng should therefore generally be sited on the "footprint" of the existing, and should have a floor area (1), which is not more than 50% greater than that of the original building (floor areas should be measured externally and should not include attic space or outbuildings). Generally, the design of the new building should be in accordance with Policies 27 of the present Planning Circular 3/91, (which will be revised and issued as a Planning Policy Statement). Exceptionally, permission may be granted for bui ldings of innovative, modern design where this is of high quality and would not result in adverse visual impact; designs should incorporate the re -use of such stone and slate as are still in place on the site, and in general, new fabric should be finished to match the materials of the original building. Consideration may be given to proposals which result in a larger dwelling where this involves the replacement of an existing dwelling of poor form with one of more traditional character, or where, by its design or siting, there would be less visual impact. 8.11.3 It is unlikely that permission will be given for permanent replacement of dwellings which were never intended to have a permanent residential use, such as chalets and other structures built of materials for only temporary or seasonal use. 8.12 Extensions to Residential Property 8.12.1 Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a gener al presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general. (3) Floor Space is defined in Appendix 1 (1) Floor Area is defined in Appendix 1 8.12.2 Extensions to properties in the countryside As there is a general p olicy against development in the Island's countryside, it is important that where development exists, either in an historic or recently approved form, it should not, when altered or extended detract from the amenities of the countryside. Care therefore, must be taken to control the size and form of extensions to property in the countryside. In the case of traditional properties, the proportion and form of the building is sensitively balanced and extensions of inappropriate size or proportions will not be ac ceptable where these destroy the existing character of the property. In the case of non -traditional properties, where these are of poor or unsympathetic appearance, extensions which would increase the impact of the property will generally not be acceptable . It may be preferable to consider the redevelopment of non -traditional dwellings or properties of poor form with buildings of a more traditional style and in these cases, the Department may consider an increase in size of the replacement property over and above the size of the building to be replaced, where improvements to the appearance of the property would justify this.
energy efficiency
residential development within the plan area
open space within the plan area
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 drawing no.s K056/P/10-01, K056/P/10-02, K056/P/10-03, K056/P/10-04 and K056/P/12-01 date stamped the 4th May 2007.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of development all existing buildings contained within the application site must be taken down and removed from the site in their entirety.
Condition 4
Prior to the commencement of development details of the wind turbine and free-standing solar panels must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Condition 5
Prior to the commencement of development a scheme of landscaping that includes indications of all existing trees and hedges within the site and details of any to be retained together with measures for their protection during the course of construction must be submitted to and agreed with the Planning Authority. Such scheme must include a plan that indicates the location of and allocates a unique reference number to each existing tree to be retained on the site which has a stem with a diameter, measured over the bark at a point 1.52m above ground level, exceeding 79mm. Prior to the commencement of any works relating to the agreed scheme, each tree must be clearly marked with its unique reference number. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the agreed scheme must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwellings, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species.
approval in principle for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling to replace existing redundant agricultural storage sheds