10 March 2008 · Committee
Dreemskerry Farm, Lewaigue Road, Dreemskerry, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1bf
This application sought permission for a package of works at Dreemskerry Farm, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The proposals included alterations to the existing property, erection of a replacement dwelling, conversion of existing barns into living accommodation, and construction of a detached garage. The application was considered by the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and the Environment, which approved it on 10 March 2008. The case officer, Mr A Holmes, had recommended approval. Permission was granted subject to three conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 10 March 2008. The decision permitted alterations, a replacement dwelling, barn conversions, and a detached garage at Dreemskerry Farm. The officer also recommended approval, and no conflict between the recommendation and the final decision was recorded.
Conversion of existing rural buildings
Housing Policy 11: Conversion of existing rural buildings into dwellings may be permitted, but only where: (a) redundancy for the original use can be established; (b) the building is substantially intact and structurally capable of renovation; (c) the building is of architectural, historic, or social interest; (d) the building is large enough to form a satisfactory dwelling, either as it stands or with modest, subordinate extension which does not affect adversely the character or interest of the building; (e) residential use would not be incompatible with adjoining established uses or, where appropriate, land-use zonings on the area plan; and (f) the building is or can be provided with satisfactory services without unreasonable public expenditure. Such conversion must: (a) where practicable and desirable, re -establish the original appearance of the building; and (b) use the same materials as those in the existing building. Permission will not be given for the rebuilding of ruins or the erection of replacement buildings of similar, or even identical, form. Further extension of converted rural buildings will not usually be permitted, since this would lead to loss or reduction of the original interest and character. 8.10.3 Permission will be given in certain circumstances for the re-establishment of residential use where there is an abandoned dwelling, since such dwellings can sometimes have a negative impact, usually arising from the sense of dereliction and dilapidation. See Housing Policy 13 below. 8.11 Replacement Dwellings in the Countryside 8.11.1 There are in our countryside many existing dwellings, some of which contribute positively to its appearance and character, and some of which do not. A number of dwellings have been abandoned for many years; their physical remains being a reflection of agricultural and social change across the Island. They form features in the rural landscape which are often not unacceptable in their present state. It is appropriate to encourage change which would result in overall environment improvement, and to discourage change which would not. Where the building(s) concerned are of architectural merit or of local, historical or social interest demolition and replacement will be discouraged.
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 581/010, 581/011, 581/012, 581/015, 581/016, 581/017, COB07402A and COB07402B date stamped the 28th November 2007.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of any works, there must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority, samples of the roof finish of the proposed garage block.
