23 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Ballachrink Farm, Old Castletown Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hd
The proposal involves alterations to Ballachrink Farm, a dwelling in a farmyard in the countryside within an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance. It includes erecting a single storey rear extension (slightly larger than previously approved), installing an air source heat pump, replacing the roof with n…
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The key issue was whether the alterations and extensions would increase the visual impact of the property, located in an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance.
Housing Policy 16
HP16 applies to extensions to non-traditional dwellings in the countryside and requires that they do not increase the visual impact of the dwelling. The officer assessed the proposal against this, noting the dwelling's diminished traditional character due to prior alterations precludes HP15; the single storey extension's minor changes from prior approval, timber cladding, and screening ensure no increased visual impact. The conclusion was the same as the previous determination.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
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Santon Commissioners and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to application 20/00225/B for alterations, single storey extension, air source heat pump installation, and roof replacement at Ballachrink Farm.
Santon Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objection.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO
