19 May 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Crosby Farm, Bride Road, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4ar
The proposal sought to convert an existing converted outbuilding, previously used as tourist accommodation, into a permanent residential dwelling within the curtilage of Crosby Farm on Bride Road, southeast of Bride village. The site is in an unzoned 'white land' area within a High Landscape or Coastal Value zone.
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The officer judged the building suitable for permanent residential use as it is detached with its own garden area (hardstanding that could be landscaped), orientated towards a courtyard, and has an ac…
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value (AHLV), prioritising landscape character unless development shows no harm or is essential. Site is in AHLV but change of use of existing building does not harm landscape character or quality.
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except for specified exceptions including conversion of redundant rural buildings of value where redevelopment reduces landscape impact. Proposal fits as conversion of previously developed rural building.
Housing Policy 11
Permits conversion of rural buildings to dwellings if redundant, structurally sound, of architectural/historic/social interest, large enough for dwelling, compatible with surroundings, and serviced without public cost; must re-establish original appearance using matching materials. Assessed but site is already converted; further focus on suitability for residential over tourist.
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 change of use from tourist accommodation to a residential dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawing 10 711 01 all received on 8th March 2011.
do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No Objections
Highways Division and Bride Commissioners have no objections to the change of use application at Crosby Farm, while local residents Mr & Mrs Nicholson object due to concerns over lane maintenance and increased traffic.
Key concern: lane deteriorating due to owner not maintaining as per deeds and increased residential traffic
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Bride Commissioners
No ObjectionNo Objections
Mr & Mrs Robert Nicholson
Objectionwe do not feel able to support this planning application; the lane which is shared by us and another property is further deteriorating; It is clearly stated in Mr. Fairbrother's deeds that they are to maintain the parts of the lane that are both owned, and not owned by them; Where will these extra vehicles be parked?; the properties in question do not have much occupancy space on the outside
Conditions requested: investigate fully to see if the space is suitable and if the properties have enough adequate occupancy space inside also which is suitable for long term tenancy
