1 August 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Ballacunner, Smeale Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 4ja
The proposal involves demolishing the existing farmhouse at Ballacunner and replacing it with a new two-storey rectangular dwelling including a single-storey extension, using salvaged materials like stone, slates, and sandstone where possible, with matching new materials. A new septic tank is also proposed.
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The application is a reserved matters submission following approval in principle, which required the replacement dwelling to be sited essentially on the same footprint as the existing, of the same gen…
Policies 2-7 of Planning Circular 3/91
These policies guide the design of replacement dwellings in rural areas, requiring structures essentially on the same footprint and general size as existing. The officer assessed the proposal against this, confirming the main dwelling matches the footprint with only a modest single-storey extension, designed traditionally with material re-use. The visual impact was tested positively due to screening, satisfying the policies.
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 erection of a replacement dwelling with septic tank as shown in drawing number 27.1.06, Site and Location plans and Planning Statement date stamped 12th June 2006.
Roof materials
The existing roof slates should be salvaged and, insofar as proves practical, re-used on the replacement building. The remaining parts of the roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Landscaping scheme
Any landscaping including garden walls and footpaths indicated on the approved drawing shall be completed in all respects, with the exception of tree and shrub planting, within three months of the first occupation of the dwelling and the trees and shrubs shall be planted in the planting and seeding season following that first occupation. Any tree or shrub which within a period of five years from the completion of the development dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of similar size and species, unless the planning authority gives written consent to any variation.
Tree protection
No existing tree or shrub indicated on the approved plans shall be cut down, grubbed out, topped, lopped or uprooted without the written consent of the planning authority. Any such tree or shrub removed without such consent or which dies, becomes seriously damaged or diseased within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of similar size and species, unless the planning authority gives written consent to any variation.
Stone cladding
The front elevation of the main dwelling and the front porch must be clad in traditionally laid stone prior to completion. Note: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish.
no objections
Do Not Oppose subject to the width of the access drive permitting two-way traffic at the junction with the B6, two off-street parking spaces, and 2m by 36m visibility splays at the junction with the B6
interest expressed; request condition for applicant to contact MEA regarding underground cables/overhead lines and electrical site safety
Andreas Parish Commissioners have no objections to the proposal. Manx Electricity Authority expresses interest due to underground cables/overhead lines and requests a condition for applicant contact. Highways Division response does not specifically address this application.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact Anthony Kinrade or Ian Horsey, Operations and Maintenance Dept, Network Services, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687705) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site.; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents, (Tel. 687766), before any work is carried out on site.; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
Highway Division
No Comment