5 January 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Bungalow, West Craig Farm, St Judes Road, West Craig, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3by
The proposal involved converting a redundant single storey brick barn with a metal sheet roof into two guest/tourist units, replacing the roof with dark slate, and adding new windows and doors while retaining the traditional structure.
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The officer assessed the principle of development against Planning Circular 3/89, which permits renovation of redundant countryside buildings that are structurally capable, contribute to character, an…
Planning Circular 3/89 Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Requires redundant, structurally capable buildings of interest or beneficial to countryside character to be renovated, re-establishing original appearance with matching materials. Officer confirmed redundancy via site visit and survey, structural suitability, and beneficial tourist reuse without separate dwelling status. Replacement slate roof and window alterations met renovation criteria, improving appearance over existing metal roof.
General Policy 3
Cited in policy section; assessed as compatible with unzoned countryside conversion principles alongside Circular 3/89.
Housing Policy 15
Cited in policy section; relevant to rural building conversions, found compliant with visual and principle tests.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing 231-01 received on the 29th September 2006 and 9th October 2006.
Ancillary occupancy
The conversion of the existing barn to guest/tourist accommodation hereby approved may only be occupied as ancillary to the main dwelling, West Craige Farm and not as a separate unit/s.
Parking provision
Prior to the commencement of any building operations there must be submitted to and approved by the Department large-scale (1:20 or better) detailed drawings, showing parking provisions for two off-road vehicles, which are required to be provided within the curtilage of the site in the interests of road safety.
Do not oppose subject to condition for two off-street parking spaces
no objection
no comment on merits, request informative note on water connections
no comment on merits, request informative note on access design
Multiple consultees responded to application 06/01675/B for barn conversion to tourist units, with IoMWA, Andreas Parish, and Disability Access Office raising no objections subject to conditions, Environmental Protection noting drainage issues, but SPMC&E objecting due to countryside policy and Fire Service highlighting unsafe fire layout.
Key concern: THE PROPOSED LAYOUT OF THE TWO PROPERTIES/UNITS IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE AS BOTH BEDROOMS ARE ACCESSED VIA THE LOUNGE
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
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
ObjectionThe Society basically OBJECTS to the creation of an extra dwelling in the countryside which doesn't comply with Cir.3/89
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionThe ground or primary entrance level should include at least one entrance that is accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.
Conditions requested: The ground or primary entrance level should include at least one entrance that is accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user; Door design should be that people sitting and standing can see and be seen from both sides. The required visual panels are between 500 and 1500mm; Where there is a full-length glass door fitted, they should be marked at mid height to assist people with sight impairment; Door weight should not be greater than 20 Newton’s; Any door fitting should also be between 750mm and 1000mm; Any sanitary facilities provided which are accessible to the public should include a disabled toilet; Entrances and exit door are required to be 775mm and 1000mm
Department of Local Government and the Environment Environmental Protection Officer (Water)
No ObjectionIf problems with soakage arise, a discharge to surface waters could be considered but any such discharge would be subject to a successful determination of a licence to discharge under the Water Pollution Act (1993)
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto
Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ObjectionTHE PROPOSED LAYOUT OF THE TWO PROPERTIES/UNITS IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE AS BOTH BEDROOMS ARE ACCESSED VIA THE LOUNGE. APPLICANT TO CONSULT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
