20 January 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority (Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Ballagawne Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hl
The proposal involved converting an L-shaped stone barn northwest of the A4 road and south of Ballagawne Farm House into a substantial single dwelling using traditional materials like double-glazed timber windows and natural slate roof.
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The officer found the proposal complied with Housing Policy 11 as the stone barn is of sufficient architectural interest with an attractive appearance and character, redundant for its original agricul…
Environment Policy 11
Requires coastal development not to increase flooding/erosion risks, prejudice natural sea defences, or necessitate extra coast protection. Officer assessed the existing barn as sufficiently distant from the coastline, with no prior concerns raised in related applications, concluding it would not prejudice coastal processes or increase erosion.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions only if redundant, structurally sound, of interest, large enough for a dwelling, compatible with surroundings/services, and using original materials/appearance without rebuilding ruins. Officer confirmed all criteria met: stone barn of interest/redundant/sound/size-appropriate, near farmhouse for services, sympathetic conversion reusing apertures with traditional materials; principle established previously.
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 conversion of the existing barn to a dwelling, Ballagawne Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael as shown by the plans and information Location Plan, 34.1.08, 35.2.08, 36.3.08, 88.4.08, 89.5.08 and 90.6.08 all received 13th October 2008.
Single dwelling only
The building may only be used as a single dwelling.
Stainless steel flue
Prior to the commencement of works, a drawing must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority showing a stainless steel flue in place of the proposed chimney. No development may take place subsequently except in accordance with the drawing so approved.
Approved access construction
Prior to the occupation of the converted barn, the access approved under planning application 07/00308/B must be constructed and made available for use for future occupants of the property.
Timber windows and doors
All windows and doors must be timber construction and maintained as such thereafter unless otherwise approved by the Planning Authority.
Slate roof
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Conservation roof lights
All roof lights must be 'Conservation' type.
Retain stonework
All existing stone work must be retained and not rendered or painted.
Lime mortar repointing
Any repointing must be carried out using lime mortar.
Do not oppose
No objection in principle, subject to use of the recently approved access from the farm onto the main road
Michael Commissioners have no objection in principle to the barn conversion subject to the approved access being constructed simultaneously and noting coastal erosion risks; Highways Division do not oppose.
Key concern: limited visibility onto the road
Michael Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE; The Commissioners have no objection to this Planning Application, on condition that the new access from the farm, onto the main road that has already been approved, is constructed at the same time.; They feel there is limited visibility onto the road but this needs to be a Department of Transport decision.; this property is situated in an area where coastal erosion is prevalent.
Conditions requested: the new access from the farm, onto the main road that has already been approved, is constructed at the same time
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
The original application 08/01946/B for conversion of a barn to a dwelling was permitted on 15 January 2009, but the appellant (agent for Mr A Walker) appealed Condition No. 5 of the approval notice on 29 January 2009. Notification letters were issued on 2 February 2009 indicating the appeal was accepted and would be referred to an independent person appointed by the Council of Ministers, with a request for the council's statement of case issued on 4 February 2009 anticipating a public inquiry. On 16 February 2009, the appeal was withdrawn by the applicant's agent. The original permission therefore stands without modification to Condition No. 5.
Precedent Value
No precedent value as the appeal was withdrawn at an early stage before any independent person review or determination. Future applicants should ensure appeals against conditions are fully prepared before lodging, as withdrawal leaves the original permission unchanged.
