7 July 2005 · Planning Committee
Ballig Farm, Glen Helen Road, Ballaspur, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ng
The proposal involves converting an existing stone barn adjacent to Ballig Farm into a three-bedroom dwelling, adding a 50% extension on one side, demolishing corrugated lean-to sheds, and raising the ground level at the A3 entrance.
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The officer noted a previous refusal (PA 03/0057) for a new agricultural dwelling at appeal, where the Inspector suggested converting the nearby barn as an annexe to the farmhouse for family accommoda…
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 drawing numbers 5095-11 Revision D, 5095-12, 5095-13 Rev B and 5095-14 Rev B.
Ancillary occupancy
The living accommodation herby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Ballig Farm.
Timber windows and doors
The windows and doors shall be timber framed.
Natural slate roof
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Entrance platform details
Prior to the commencement of works, details of how the entrance platform is to be raised must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Committee. Such works as approved must be carried out prior to the occupation of the accommodation hereby approved.
Exterior stonework
The exterior stonework must be of a traditional nature. NOTE: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish. All existing stonework must be retained as such and must not be rendered, painted or similarly treated.
no objection
Recommend: Approve
I support the application but if there is a concern that the application could be attempting to circumvent planning policy on housing in the countryside perhaps a condition could be attached... to tie the occupation to that of the main farm
request that a condition... that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained... See Notes 2 and 3
We are not too worried about this one and will be leave it to the LPA's judgement
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 05/00471/B for barn conversion at Ballig Farm, with objections from DOT Highways and Isle of Man Fire Service, no objection from German Parish Commissioners and DAFF Wildlife Officer, conditional requirements from IoMWA, support from a member of public, and no strong concerns from SPMC&E.
Key concern: inadequate visibility splay on A3 and unsafe means of escape via open plan kitchen
IoMWA Water Supply
Conditional No ObjectionSee Notes 2 and 3
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
Andrew Jessopp
SupportI support the application but if there is a concern that the application could be attempting to circumvent planning policy on housing in the countryside perhaps a condition could be attached, which has been used elsewhere, to tie the occupation to that of the main farm
Conditions requested: condition could be attached... to tie the occupation to that of the main farm, i.e. only to be occupied by relative or worker of the owner of farm
SPMC&E
No CommentWe are not too worried about this one and will be leave it to the LPA’s judgement.
DAFF Wildlife Officer
No CommentI've now viewed these 3 applications, thanks, and will not be making any comments.
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThere is insufficient information to evaluate the application in respect of access and turning arrangements.
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe 140 metre visibility splay is inadequate to serve the needs of the development.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ObjectionRECOMMEND REFUSAL AS MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM ALL HABITABLE ROOMS IS VIA AN OPEN PLAN KITCHEN WHICH IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE IN THE TIGHT OF FIRE.
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to this application
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to this application
