10 September 2007 · Committee
The Tramman, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bp
This application sought approval in principle for works at Tremon Farm, Ballakillowey Road, Colby. The proposal covered rebuilding the existing farmhouse, converting outbuildings into annex accommodation, and making amendments to a barn. The Planning Committee approved the application on 10 September 2007, with six conditions attached. The case officer had also recommended approval. The consent was subsequently extended by a Senior Planner under delegated authority, with the new expiry date set to 10 September 2010.
The Planning Committee approved the application in principle. The officer also recommended approval. Six conditions were attached to the consent, which was later extended to run until September 2010.
Development should make the best use of resources
Strategic Policy 1: Development should make the best use of resources by: (a) optimising the use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and under -used land and buildings, and re - using scarce indigenous building materials; (b) ensuring efficient use of sites, taking into account the needs for access, landscaping, open space (1) and amenity standards; and (c) being located so as to utilise existing and planned infrastructure, facilities and services. 4.2.2 In pursuance of (c) abo ve, the Department will, when formulating its programme for the preparation of new Area Plans, have particular regard to: (a) the availability of mains drainage connected to IRIS or other mains systems; (b) securing the future viability of rural primary schools; (c) the public investment in the Island's highway, bus, railway and tramway networks; (d) the provision and availability of water; and (e) community facilities. 4.3 Environment 4.3.1
Planning Circular 1/88 Residential Housing in the Country
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
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
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
This permission relates to the principle of the re-building of the existing former farmhouse as shown generally in drawings /1, /2 and /3 all received on 15th June, 2007.
Condition 2
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Condition 3
The new dwelling must be sited on the footprint of the existing dwelling or as close as is practicable, taking into account the proximity of existing trees close to the building.
Condition 4
The new dwelling must be a traditionally styled Manx cottage in accordance with Planning Circular 3/91 with a principal frontage not exceeding 11m and an eaves height not significantly higher than that of the existing. The floor area of the new dwelling may not exceed that of the existing footprint plus 50% as recommended in Housing Policies 13 and 14 of the Strategic Plan) and the dwelling must resemble the massing of the existing building with any additions appearing as subordinate extensions.
Condition 5
The application for reserved matters must include a detailed schedule of those buildings which are to be removed from the site - these must include the corrugated sheeting-clad building - and an indication of how the land on which these structures presently sit, will be restored and used.
Condition 6
The application for reserved matters must include an accurate survey of all trees on site together with their canopy spreads, and details of measures for their protection during the course of construction.
