13 January 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Springhaven, Glen Wyllin, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1aw
The proposal involves converting a small Manx stone outbuilding within the curtilage of the dwelling Springhaven into additional ancillary accommodation for use as an art studio. This includes replacing the corrugated asbestos roof with grey slate, installing matching timber frame double-glazed windows and French doors…
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The officer assessed the proposal against policies requiring protection of conservation area character and historic buildings, finding it compliant as the outbuilding conversion uses matching material…
Policy 9.4 - Mixed use permitted in zones of interest
Requires particular attention to alterations in zones of interest to protect the general environment pending conservation area formalisation. The officer found the conversion respects this as it enhances the outbuilding and surroundings without affecting character.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance conservation areas and landscape quality. Assessed as satisfied since the slate roof and matching windows enhance the fabric and setting in the Glen Wyllin Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, scale, design, amenity, and highways if zoned appropriately. The proposal complies fully, providing satisfactory ancillary space without adverse impacts on character, residents, or roads.
Housing Policy 11
Governs rural building conversions, requiring structural suitability and character preservation even if not to dwelling. Though ancillary, criteria applied: building intact, of historic interest, suitable size, no services prejudice, using matching materials.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Proposal enhances via roof replacement and ivy removal, protecting special features.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing numbers 01, 50 and 100 date stamped 17th November 2011.
Ancillary use only
The accommodation hereby approved shall be used only as accommodation ancillary to the dwelling (Springhaven) contained within the application site.
No objection
No objection subject to conditions on drainage connection and no surface water to foul sewers
All three consultees (Water Authority, Highways Division, and Michael Commissioners) raised no objections to the conversion of an outbuilding to ancillary accommodation at Springhaven, Glen Wyllin, Kirk Michael, with the Water Authority requesting specific drainage conditions.
Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority
Conditional No Objection"No Objection: - subject to the following conditions:-"; In accordance with the Sewerage Act 1999, a communication fee will be payable to the Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority in respect of this property being connected (directly or indirectly) to the public drainage system.; Under section 4(3) of the Sewerage Act 1999 the applicant must give 21 days notice, in writing, to the Authority, prior to making any communication to the public sewer.
Conditions requested: The proposed dwelling must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of "Manx Sewers for Adoption" and all necessary inspections/ surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority, Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNo Objection
