14 September 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Ard Na Mara House, Quines Hill, Port Soderick, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ba
The proposal involved converting redundant stone barns with tiled roofs at Southampton Farm into four holiday cottages, including one accessible unit, using existing openings with minimal new windows and rendering to match the farmhouse.
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The officer considered the proposal against Planning Circular 3/89, which permits renovation of redundant countryside buildings that are 'substantially intact and structurally capable of renovation' a…
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Requires redundant countryside buildings to be substantially intact and structurally capable of renovation without substantial rebuilding for alternative uses like tourism if they contribute to character. Officer tested the barns' condition via survey and site visit; survey said suitable after repairs but inspection showed collapses and shores, failing the test as it would be tantamount to new build, contrary to policy against rebuilding ruins into dwellings.
No objections. Seem well worth saving and scheme leaves enough to serve as outbuildings to main house.
Do not oppose
Proposals in sympathy with planning policy and Registration and Grading policy to encourage quality self catering tourist accommodation in countryside.
IoMWA requests a water supply connection condition; Fire Safety Officer recommends consultation on fire precautions; SPMC&E has no objections; Highway Division provided no specific response on this application; public objections from neighbours on overdevelopment, traffic, and noise.
IoMWA
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: a 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; For connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58
Fire Safety Officer
Conditional No ObjectionRECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Conditions requested: RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
No ObjectionNo objections.; No photographs but seem well worth saving and scheme leaves enough to serve as outbuildings to main house.
Precedent Value
Demonstrates value of structural engineering evidence distinguishing intact from collapsed structures in barn conversions under Circular 3/89. Highlights potential for conditional limits on parking to address visual amenity in countryside settings.
