29 April 2005 · Planning Committee (on review)
Ballig Farm, West Baldwin, Isle Of Man, IM4 5eu
The application sought approval for amendments to a 1999 permission (99/01022B) to convert an old stone barn and associated outbuildings at Ballig, West Baldwin into living accommodation. Changes included alterations to window arrangements for more variety, rebuilding an unattractive existing brick annex in stone to ma…
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The Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett) assessed the amendments as an improvement over the existing site, noting the existing brick annex was unattractive and its replacement in stone enhanced appearance…
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Para 4 restricts extensions to existing built development without justifiable reason. Officer noted no strict prohibition on removing/replacing unsightly parts like the brick annex; scale increase accepted as underground rear elements not visibly impacting amenities or rural character, improving overall appearance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the conversion of the existing barn to living accommodation and the re-building of the existing brick annex in stone, all as shown in drawing 04/89/02 received on 21st February 2005.
Window recessing
All windows must be recessed in each aperture to match the existing.
No further development
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 1983 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, garages, or tanks for the storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval).
reconsidered and resolved to recommend approval to Planning Committee
no adverse traffic impacts
interested; condition for water supply connection if required
recommends mains wired interconnected smoke detection
Multiple consultees responded to application 05/00331/B with mixed views: heritage objected citing non-compliance with policy, Braddan Commissioners initially objected but later supported, Highways had no objection, Water Authority requested a connection condition, and Fire Service recommended smoke detection.
Key concern: not complying with Circular 3/89 para 4
Isle of Man Government (heritage)
ObjectionThis really does stretch the restrictions on extensions inherent in barn conversions, to the limit!; we can only request that it be REFUSED as clearly not complying with Circular 3/89 para 4.
Braddan Commissioners
Objectionthere is a material planning reason to object to the principle of the application; material planning reason to object to the detail of the application in relation to the design principles
Braddan Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners resolved to recommend to the Planning Committee that this application be approved.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note 1: For connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection... is recommended
Conditions requested: installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
