24 June 2005 · Planning Committee
Elgin, Jacks Lane, Port E Vullen, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1aw
The proposal amends a previously approved conversion (04/01371B) of a former poultry shed into two tourist accommodation units. Changes include increasing the roof pitch for better weathering, adding porches and chimneys for visual improvement, and rooflights for natural light, plus minor adjustments like correcting th…
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The officer noted the amendments comprise an increase in roof pitch to allow proper weathering of the roof, addition of porches and chimneys as visual improvements, and rooflights to increase natural …
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the amendments as shown in drawing no.s 01, 02 rev 1, location plan and site plan date stamped the 26th April 2005.
no adverse traffic impacts subject to parking arrangements complying with Manx Roads 1
these changes do not matter unduly - they may even be viewed as improvements to the design
Mixed responses to amendments for conversion of poultry shed into tourist units: Highways no objection with parking condition, Fire Safety requires consultation, Maughold Parish Commissioners object due to height and character concerns, SPMC&E strongly objects citing prior appeal dismissal.
Key concern: Prior appeal dismissal for similar development and unsuitable design (SPMC&E)
SPMC&E
ObjectionThe Society VERY STRONGLY OBJECTS.; 97/1716 dealt with a very similar application on this same lane and, on Appeal, the Inspector very firmly dismissed it.
Highways Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic implications subject to the imposition of the following condition(s):; To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicle parking arrangements.
Conditions requested: Parking arrangements on site shall comply with the provisions of Manx Roads 1.
Maughold Parish Commissioners
Objectionobject, it makes the roof too high, making the property two storey rather than one – can see no reason for having a gallery and velux windows for a storage area. The Commissioners feel this will be turned into a further living accommodations. It will be out of keeping with the building.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH REGARD TO THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS CONTAINER WITHIN THESE PROPOSED TOURIST UNITS AND ALSO THE MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM UNIT TWO'S BEOROOM.
Conditions requested: Architect to consult with the Fire Safety Department
