2 February 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Chance)
East Ballabane, Smeale, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 3eb
The proposal involved converting a traditional stone barn, measuring 22.4m long by 6m wide, into a dwelling with four bedrooms and facilities at ground floor and kitchen, lounge, dining and utility at first floor.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 3 (exception for conversion of redundant rural buildings) and Housing Policy 11 criteria, finding the barn redundant, substantially intact, str…
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except for conversion of redundant rural buildings of architectural/historical/social value (cross-ref Housing Policy 11). Officer confirmed site in Open Space/High Landscape Value but exception applies as barn meets criteria.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions if redundant, intact/renovatable, of interest, suitable size without adverse extensions, compatible uses/services, re-establishing original appearance with matching materials. Assessed all tests met via engineer's report, amendments minimising changes (no porch/render), retention of stone/slate, no rebuilding.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the conversion of the existing building to a dwelling as shown in drawings HLK/11/0411/1, HLK/0411/4 and HLK/0411/5 all received on 13th October, 2011 and HLK/11/0411/02A and HLK/11/0411/3A both received on 20th December, 2011.
Photographic record
Prior to the commencement of any works to alter the building internally or externally, other than the removal of the agricultural building to the rear, a full photographic record of the building must be undertaken and approved by the Planning Authority.
No permitted development
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, summerhouses, flag poles, decking, garages, or tanks for the storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval).
do not oppose the application
no objections to the amended plans as submitted
seek communication from the applicant regarding the provision of electricity supplies to the site
Four consultees responded to application 11/01432/B for conversion of a redundant barn into a dwelling at East Ballabane, Smeale, Andreas: Manx Electricity Authority requests contact for supply and safety; Manx National Heritage objects to alterations impacting historical charact…
Key concern: alteration and enlargement of historical openings substantially detracting from original character of the building
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application.; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.; The Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents, (Tel. 687766), before any work is carried out on site
Manx National Heritage
ObjectionWe are therefore disappointed to see that the application calls for the alteration and enlargement of all, or nearly all, of the historical openings in the building. It is our view that this will substantially detract from the original character of the building which up to now has survived largely intact.; We would prefer to see a more sympathetic scheme for the conversion of the barn which preserved more of its fabric and integrity, in keeping with Housing Policy 11.; Should the Committee be minded to approve the application, we would ask that approval be conditional on a record being made of the building prior to conversion being undertaken.
Conditions requested: approval be conditional on a record being made of the building prior to conversion being undertaken
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objections thereto
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objections to the amended plans as submitted
