17 September 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (J Singleton)
The Annex, The Old Rectory, Postal Locality, The Cronk, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ax
The application seeks to formalise the use of an existing self-contained stone barn, converted in 2006 with its own kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, garden, access, parking, and outbuilding, from ancillary accommodation tied to The Old Rectory to an independent dwelling that can also be used for short-term tourist lets.
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The officer assessed the proposal as acceptable because the barn is already lawfully used as self-contained ancillary residential accommodation with all facilities for independent living, and changing…
Housing Policy 11
Requires conversions of rural buildings to dwellings where redundant, structurally sound, of interest, large enough for satisfactory dwelling without harming character, compatible with surroundings, and with services. Officer confirmed barn meets all tests as it was approved for conversion in 2006, is self-contained, traditional stone structure in private curtilage, with no extensions needed.
Environment Policy 16
Permits re-use of rural buildings for tourism where redundant, intact, preserves interest, accommodates use without extension, no unacceptable traffic or dispersal harm. Assessed as compliant since no changes proposed, preserves vernacular fabric, tourism adds to rural economy without neighbour amenity compromise or traffic intensification.
Environment Policy 10
General countryside protection; no adverse impacts identified on surroundings or character.
Environment Policy 13
Design standards; no issues as no physical works.
Environment Policy 22
Flood risk; considered with no issues raised.
Environment Policy 23
Neighbour amenity; no worsening of living conditions.
Business Policy 13
Supports tourism uses not compromising amenities; dual residential/tourist use acceptable.
General Policy 2
Overarching principles including no adverse amenity/character impacts, appropriate access; all satisfied.
Community Policy 7
Minimising criminal activity; no issues.
Community Policy 11
Reducing fire spread; considered with no concerns.
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.
Restrictions on permitted development classes
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), in respect of the pair of new semi-detached dwellings permitted to be erected on the site no development shall be undertaken under the following classes of Schedule 1 of the Order at any time: Class 13 - Greenhouses and polytunnels; Class 14 - Extension of dwellinghouse; Class 15 - Garden sheds and summer-houses; Class 16 - Fences, walls and gates; Class 17 - Private garages and car ports; Class 21 - Decking. Reason: To control future development on the site in the interests of visual amenity.
No registered trees impacted and no other trees of note. No objection on arboricultural grounds.
