23 January 2008 · Committee
Field 214044, Clenagh Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ae
This application sought approval in principle to renovate and extend an existing single-storey building on field 214044, Clenagh Road, to the south of Sandygate Village in Lezayre, creating a residential dwelling. The building had previously lost its residential status and no longer had a roof at the time of the application. The officer's report noted that, although no structural survey was submitted, a site visit indicated the building was structurally sound. The internal walls had been reinforced with concrete blockwork and all four external walls remained intact up to eaves level, meeting the relevant housing policy test for renovation. The Planning Committee approved the application in January 2008, subject to five conditions. Key planning considerations included housing policy compliance, road safety, and how the development would be serviced.
The Planning Committee approved the application in January 2008. The existing roofless building was found to be structurally sound, with all four walls intact up to eaves level, satisfying the relevant housing policy requirement for renovation. Road safety and servicing of the development were also considered as part of the assessment.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007) Housing Policy 13
It is considered that the proposal would comply with Housing Policy 13 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
Housing Policy 13: In the case of those rural dwellings which have lost their former residential use by abandonment, consideration will be given in the following circumstances to the formation of a dwelling by use of the remaining fabric and the addition of new fabric to replace that which has been lost. Where: a) the building is substantially intact; this will involve there being at least three of the walls, standing up to eaves level and structurally capable of being retained; and b) there is an existing, usable track from the highway; and where c) a supply of fresh potable water and of electricity can be made available from existing services within the highway. (1) Habitable Status is defined in Appendix 1 (2) Non residential use is defined in Appendix 1 This policy will not apply in National Heritage Areas (see Environment Policy 6). Permission will not be given for the use of buildings more ruinous than those in (a) above, or for the erection of replacement bu ildings. Extensions of dwellings formed in accordance with the above may be permitted if the extension is clearly subordinate to the original building (i.e. in terms of floor space(3) measured externally, the extension measures less than 50% of that of the original). 8.11.2 It is important that replacement dwellings should relate closely to the buildings they replace in terms of siting and size, that the resulting visual impact is appropriate for the countryside, and that existing stone and slate are re-used.
Condition 1
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 2
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing TD01 all received on 21st August 2007.
Condition 3
For the avoidance of doubt planning approval is for the renovation and conversion of the existing building and does not allow for the demolition and rebuild.
Condition 4
The application for reserved matters must include the installation of a road traffic mirror.
Condition 5
Any subsequent Reserved Matters Application must demonstrate that two off road parking spaces and turning provision for vehicles are provided within the curtilage of the site.
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