28 July 2008 · Planning Committee
Elgin, Jacks Lane, Port E Vullen, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1aw
The proposal involved converting a former chicken shed in the rear half of the curtilage of a detached dwelling into a single dwelling, with substantially reduced works compared to a previous refused scheme.
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The officer noted a general presumption against countryside housing under General Policy 3 and Housing Policy 4, but allowed exceptions for redundant rural building conversions per Housing Policy 11.
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except for conversions of redundant rural buildings of value (cross-ref Housing Policy 11). Officer assessed the proposal as fitting this exception due to existing building and prior approvals.
Environment Policy 2
Protects high landscape/coastal value areas unless no harm or essential location. Existing building meant no undue harm to landscape character.
Housing Policy 4
New countryside housing only in exceptional cases like redundant rural conversions per HP11. Proposal qualified via this route.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions if redundant, intact, of interest, suitable size, compatible, serviced; must re-establish original appearance/use same materials. Met 5/6 criteria but lacked interest; extant tourist permissions outweighed this; reduced works ensured modest scale matching original.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 101 rev. 0, 102 rev. 0 and 103 rev. 0 date stamped the 31st March 2008.
Proposals will result in a building that reflects the original, improve appearance of potential derelict building, contribute to housing stock; recommend approval notwithstanding concerns over additional entrance
Do not oppose
Maughold Parish Commissioners recommend approval of the conversion despite concerns over an additional entrance on Jacks Lane; Highways Division do not oppose subject to visibility splay conditions; Isle of Man Water Authority requests a standard water connection condition.
Key concern: impact of an additional entrance on to Jacks Lane
Maughold Parish Commissioners
SupportIt is the view of the Commission that the proposals in this application will result in a building that reflects the original.; They feel that the renovation will improve the appearance of what might otherwise become a derelict building and that its conversion will contribute to the housing stock of the parish.; The Commission suggests that the Planning Officer consults with the Highways Division for advice in this regard.; Notwithstanding this concern the Commission recommends approval.
Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the imposition of the following condition: Visibility splays of 2m x 18m
Conditions requested: Visibility splays of 2m x 18m
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No Objectionthe 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.; See Note (2)
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 IoMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
