Officer Planning Report Recommendation

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Officer's Report

The Site

The site represents the curtilage of Ballahowin Farm, situated on the southern side of the Braaid to St. Mark's Road (A26).

Planning Status And Relevant Policies

The site lies within an area of Woodland and "white land" on the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982.

Planning History

Various applications have been submitted in respect of the diversification of the farm, including conversion of the stone farm buildings to tourist accommodation (00/2059,, 01/2224,) erection of a farm building (01/2225) and erection of a new building to accommodate a farm education facility (04/2558). Alterations to the existing farmhouse were also approved (05/92151).

The Proposal

Proposed here is the installation of a dormer on the western side of the stone courtyard, alongside three previously approved dormers. The dormer will straddle the pitch of the adjoining building which

runs at 90 degrees. The dormer effectively joins the roofs of both buildings. The dormer has glass sides and a flat roof to match the approved ones in this roof.

Representations

There are no representations on the file.

Assessment

The dormer is not unattractive and will not adversely affect the building, whose appearance will be changed through the works associated with the conversion of the building to tourist accommodation.

Party Status

As there are no views on the file, Department of Transport and Santon Parish Commissioners may be granted party status as they are statutory consultees.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 27.02.2006

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C: Conditions for approval N: Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal O: Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This permission relates to the installation of a dormer window as shown in drawings 2.12.06 and 4.13.06 recfeived on 30th January, 2006.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)

Decision Made: Permitted Date: 13/3/06

Signed: [Handwritten signature] Endorsed after receipt of P2.

M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control

M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control

27 February 2006

27 February 2006