19 April 2010 · Senior Planning Officer
Ballagawne Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hl
The proposal involves converting a redundant L-shaped stone barn at Ballagawne Farm into a dwelling, with modest extensions including a single-storey glazed lean-to enclosure, a two-storey glazed extension in the internal courtyard, and a single-storey extension on the northern elevation.
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The officer determined the proposal complies with Housing Policy 11 as the stone barn is of sufficient architectural interest with an attractive appearance and character, redundant for agricultural us…
Environment Policy 11
Policy permits coastal development only if it does not increase flooding/erosion risks, prejudice natural sea defences, or require additional coast protection. Officer assessed the existing barn 250m from coast poses no such risks, consistent with prior approvals not raising the issue.
Housing Policy 11
Policy allows rural building conversions to dwellings where redundant, structurally sound, of interest, suitable size with modest extensions, compatible uses/services, using original materials/appearance; no rebuilding ruins. Officer confirmed all tests met: stone barn redundant/sound/of interest/near farmhouse/services available; extensions subordinate/sympathetic; prior approval establishes principle.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the conversion of barn to dwelling, Ballagawne Farm, Peel Road, Michael as shown by 1859/09 01, 1859/09 10, 1859/09 06, 1859/09 07, 1859/09 08, 1859/09 100, 1859/09 101, 1859/09 15, 1859/09 20, 1859/09 21, 1859/09 30, Structural Appraisal and Works Statement all received 29th January 2010.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Stonework treatment
All existing stone work must not be rendered or painted.
Do not oppose
No objection
advisory note to contact for electricity supply
Manx Electricity Authority requests contact for electricity supply; Department of Transport has no objections; Michael Commissioners have no objection. Individual objection from G A Clark on policy grounds.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe 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.; See Note 2; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
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
Department of Transport
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
