23 January 2008 · Planning Committee
Field 214044, Clenagh Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ae
The proposal sought approval in principle to renovate and extend a derelict single-storey Manx stone cottage in Field 214044, Clenagh Road, Sandygate, Jurby, which has lost its former residential use.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policy 13 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, which allows renovation of rural dwellings abandoned through disuse where the building is substantia…
Housing Policy 13
Requires substantially intact rural dwelling (≥3 walls to eaves, structurally retainable), existing highway track, and available water/electricity services; no permission for more ruinous buildings or replacements. Officer confirmed all four walls intact to eaves (repaired internally), track exists, services available; distinguishes from prior refusals as no rebuild/demolition needed and post-Strategic Plan.
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing TD01 all received on 21st August 2007.
No demolition/rebuild
For the avoidance of doubt planning approval is for the renovation and conversion of the existing building and does not allow for the demolition and rebuild.
Road traffic mirror
The application for reserved matters must include the installation of a road traffic mirror.
Parking and turning
Any subsequent Reserved Matters Application must demonstrate that two off road parking spaces and turning provision for vehicles are provided within the curtilage of the site.
no objections to the proposed development or amended plans
Building walls standing to eaves level so substantially intact per Housing Policies 11 & 13; applicant's local connection strengthens case; principle not opposed but structural evidence should be requested
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment (SPMCE) maintained objections to adding another storey in a close-knit situation; Andrew Jessopp did not oppose the principle but requested structural evidence; utilities authorities requested standard connection conditions; Jurby Parish had no objections; DOT Highways pending.
Key concern: adding another storey in this close-knit situation
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
ObjectionThough somewhat improved... we still feel that adding another storey in this close-knit situation; is a bad thing. The Society maintains its OBJECTIONS.
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
ObjectionThis seems remarkably greedy!; The Society STRONGLY OBJECTS.
Andrew Jessopp
Conditional No ObjectionThe issue here is whether the building is substantially intact or a ruin.; Therefore the principle is not opposed. However, no structural evidence is supplied...
Conditions requested: structural evidence perhaps should be requested prior to a decision being made
Andrew Jessopp
Conditional No ObjectionI repeat my previous comments...
Conditions requested: structural evidence perhaps should be requested prior to a decision being made
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest... and request that a condition of planning be...
Conditions requested: 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 single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
Manx Electricity Authority
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.
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application
DOT Highways
No CommentPENDING
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objections thereto
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objections to the amended plans as submitted
The original application for approval in principle to renovate and extend a derelict building for residential use was refused by the Planning Committee. The appellant argued for a sympathetic interpretation of planning circulars, citing the building's age, precedents, support from local politicians and bodies, and personal circumstances. The inspector found the building did not meet the criteria in Circular 3/89 for renovation in the countryside, personal circumstances insufficient to override policy, and recommended dismissal. The Department of Local Government and the Environment accepted the recommendation and dismissed the appeal on 18 July 1995.
Precedent Value
This appeal confirms strict application of Circular 3/89 criteria for countryside building renovations; age, invisibility from public views, and lack of registration/listing are fatal without meeting specific tests. Future applicants must demonstrate architectural/historical/social interest or visibility, not just longevity or personal need.
Inspector: JW Mossop
