15 December 2005 · Planning Committee on Review
Ballajora Cottage, Dreemskerry Road, Ballajora, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1bl
Ballajora Cottage, originally a stable/mill converted to holiday let in 1998 and later to residential use in 2004, is located in the countryside near Dreemskerry Road, Maughold. The proposal involved a small front storm porch and a single-storey rear extension with pitched roof matching existing materials, providing es…
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The Planning Committee determined the proposed alterations and extensions fundamentally change the character and design of this converted outbuilding, contrary to Planning Circular 3/89 Renovation of …
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
The policy permits renovation of redundant countryside buildings that contribute to character, requiring matching materials and only modest-scale extensions for essential facilities impracticable within the existing building (per Building Byelaws). No subsequent extensions allowed to prevent suburbanisation. Officer assessed the proposal as large relative to original outbuilding, beyond essential facilities (e.g. dining/secure room not essential), fundamentally changing rural character despite matching materials and rear location.
no adverse traffic impacts
no objection provided written observations considered; recommend smoke detectors and consult on fire precautions
Maughold Parish Commissioners object to the application due to prior conditions limiting extensions on the former holiday cottage; Fire and Rescue Service recommends fire safety measures including smoke detection and external layout consultation; SPMC&E provides no explicit recommendation.
Key concern: further extensions unlikely due to history as holiday cottage and impact on adjacent dwelling
SPMC&E
See 98/0317, 1332 & 1333. Very badly documented drawings! They apparently apply to the extended-by-conversion, part of this dwelling – see 98/1333 – which part has permission as a Holiday Cottage. We say no more!
Maughold Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners initially agreed to the conversion of these stables only on the basis that they be used for holiday accommodation. They objected to the change of use (04/00700/C) granted on Review.; bearing in mind the history of the building and its previous concerns about the impact of the new use on the adjacent dwelling, further extensions of this property are unlikely to be considered favourably
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Applicant to consult with Fire Safety Department with regard to the external layout in case of fire; The 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, is recommended
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with Fire Safety Department with regard to the external layout in case of fire; The 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, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
Precedent Value
This appeal reinforces strict application of Circular 3/89 para 4: only truly essential, modest extensions permitted for converted countryside buildings, even with functional justifications or no objections. Future applicants must limit to weatherproofing/Byelaw requirements and avoid additional living spaces.
Inspector: Michael Hurley
