12 October 2004 · Planning Committee
Ballagawne Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hl
The application sought approval in principle to convert a group of existing agricultural barns at Ballagawne Farm into living accommodation for a single dwelling. The site is on a level exposed coastal location on Peel Road in Kirk Michael, with barns arranged in an L-shape around a courtyard.
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The officer noted a previous refusal (PA 04/842/A) due to insufficient evidence of agricultural redundancy and structural suitability, contrary to Planning Circular 3/89.
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
The policy requires evidence that farm buildings are redundant and structurally capable of conversion to residential use without harm to their character. The previous application failed this test due to lack of information, but this submission included a structural survey proving suitability with recommended repairs. The officer confirmed the barns met the criteria, justifying approval subject to reserved matters aligning with the policy.
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Approved drawings and survey
This approval relates to drawing numbers 0421/2/2 and 0421/2/3 and the supporting structural survey submitted on 5th August 2004.
Single dwelling only
This approval relates to the conversion of the barn group to a single dwelling only.
no objection
DoT Highways objected due to inadequate sight lines at the existing access onto the A4 road, while Michael Commissioners raised no objection.
Key concern: no sight lines onto A4 secondary road with no speed limit
DoT Highways
ObjectionFrom the details provided it appears that it is intended to use the existing unimproved access for the proposed substantial dwelling. The access has no sight lines onto A4 secondary road with no speed limit, and vehicles are unable to emerge onto the highway safely.
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
