22 February 2007 · Planning Committee
Knockaloe Beg Farmhouse, Knockaloe Beg Lane, Raggatt, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 3aq
The proposal involved minor amendments to a scheme previously approved at appeal, including re-alignment of internal floors in the replacement farmhouse to allow level access (increasing height by 300mm), addition of three windows and a back door to the double barn conversion, and four new windows and a back door to th…
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Planning permission was previously granted at appeal in October 2006 for alterations to barns/outbuildings for 2 tourist units and demolition/rebuild of farmhouse (PA 05/92183/B), establishing the pri…
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 Drawing Numbers 01, 05 Rev C, 06 Rev B, 08 Rev B, 12 Rev A submitted as part of this application and date stamped 22nd December 2006.
Agricultural occupancy
The new farmhouse may be occupied only by persons whose employment or latest employment is or was in agriculture in the Island and including also the dependants of such persons as aforesaid.
Window materials
All windows in the ground and first floor of the front and sides of the farmhouse (excepting the porches) must be timber framed sliding sashes as shown in the approved plans and retained as such unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The remainder of the windows must be framed in timber and of the appearance shown in the approved plans and retained as such unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Photographic survey
Prior to the commencement of any works of demolition or of any building operations, the applicant / developer must arrange for the preparation of a photographic survey of the built group to record all features of architectural or historic interest; this survey should be prepared in consultation with the Department's Conservation Officer, and a copy thereof must be supplied to the Department; during the demolition of the farmhouse, the Conservation Officer and Manx National Heritage should be afforded the opportunity, if requested by them, to inspect and record the structure and construction of the building.
Access improvements
Prior to the commencement of any works of demolition or of any building operations, there must be submitted to and approved by the Department a scheme to provide: localised widening of the access lane for a distance of 30m from the main road (the A27); passing places along the access lane between the main road and the site; and a turning head; the approved scheme must be carried out prior to any other works; the Department of Transport (Highways) should be consulted in the preparation of the scheme.
Demolition of derelict shed
The existing building marked "stone shed (derelict)" on Plan 1324/05/12 Rev A adjacent to the brick shed at the northern end of the site shall be demolished prior to the occupation of the proposed tourist accommodation. Any usable stone from the shed should be retained on site to be used in the repair of other buildings and walls.
wish to make no comment
Do not oppose
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 06/02242/B with IoM Water Authority and Manx Electricity Authority requesting contact for services, Highways confirming satisfactory works, Patrick Parish making no comment, Fire Service advising consultation, and SPMC&E expre…
Key concern: no Agricultural Occupancy Condition appears to have been applied for the new farm house
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the loMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
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 & Environment
Conditional No ObjectionWe are extremely ALARMED to realise that no Agricultural Occupancy Condition appears to have been applied for the new farm house; The Society STRONGLY OBJECTS; As a restoration scheme I think the Committee have got to face the fact that it has FAILED. Therefore a stop must be put to it, as not complying with Circular 3/89 Paragraph 2 last sentence
Conditions requested: two relatively small buildings providing they are of a recessive colour: Khaki or similar; any future permissions for such work should include, by way of 'Condition' or 'Note', a clear statement that all structure must be secured, stabilized, propped or supported in such a manner as to ensure against collapse and, that if any significant areas of the to be converted structure, do collapse, the Permission thereby becomes null and void
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687687) 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
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionI confirm this work has been carried out to the Department of Transport Highways Divisions satisfaction
Patrick Parish Commissioners
No CommentIsle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentThe Applicant is Advised to Consult with the Fire Safety Department with Regard to the general Fire Precautions
