Officer Planning Report Recommendation

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Officer's Report

THE SITE

The application site comprises the curtilage of Ballakilley Farm House in Maughold.

THE PROPOSAL

Proposed are re-roofing and re-rendering works to the dwelling. PLANNING HISTORY The following previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application; PA 91/00408/B – Permitted 01/01/1994 Erection of agricultural building, Ballakilley Farm, Maughold. Condition 2. The roofing material must be a dark slate - like through coloured grey material. DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES

In terms of local plan policy, the application site is located in an area designated as 'Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance' in the 1982 Development Order. The site is also within Maughold Conservation Area.

The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains a policy which is considered material to the assessment of this current planning application;

Environment Policy 35; Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development.

REPRESENTATIONS

There have been no written representations in response to this application.

ASSESSMENT

Ballakilley Farm House is a traditional Manx dwelling which has been extended extensively to the rear in the past. The property is south facing, two-storeys tall and has three bays across the front elevation with a centrally positioned door. The dwelling is an important part of the Conservation Area and it becomes a prominent feature in the landscape when approached from the road leading from Maughold Village.

Proposed is the re-roofing and re-rendering of the property.

The existing roof covering is mainly a purple Welsh slate, which is traditional for an older dwelling and preferred in a Conservation Area. Some of the slates on the roof of the rear extension are green/grey in colour and clearly a different type. Should they be removed, they should be replaced with purple Welsh slates to match the existing on the front of the house.

The existing rendering is smooth and has been painted white/cream. The render is said to be cracked and therefore it will be removed and renewed similar to the existing. The existing render is in a traditional style for a dwelling such as this and therefore its replacement with similar is deemed to be suitable.

RECOMMENDATION

For the above reasons this application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.

PARTY STATUS

There have been no written representations in response to this application.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 05.05.2010 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal 5 May 2010 10/00251/B Page 2 of 3

C : Conditions for approval

N : Notes attached to conditions : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1.

The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2.

This approval relates to the re-roofing and re-rendering of Ballakilley Farm House, Maughold.

C 3.

Any new roof slates must be a purple Welsh slate to match the existing.

C 4.

The external finish of the render must match the existing.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : Senior Planning Officer