28 September 2011 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Middle Kerrowglass, Peel Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hn
The proposal involves converting existing Manx stone barns into additional living accommodation (utility room, lounge, two bedrooms) and adding a single storey link extension to connect them to the main dwelling, creating an open plan kitchen, dining and snug area.
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The proposal was judged acceptable as the single storey link is subordinate to both the dwelling and barns, retaining their importance and preventing the character from being overwhelmed.
Environment Policy 1
Requires protection of countryside character outside settlements, presuming against adverse development unless overriding need. Officer assessed the link and conversion as not harming landscape as they are subordinate, retain existing building forms, and reuse features without new build dominance.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions to dwellings where redundant, structurally sound, of interest, large enough, compatible uses, with services, re-establishing original appearance and matching materials; no rebuilding. Barns previously accepted for conversion; structural survey confirms viability; proposal provides ancillary accommodation without affecting character.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions to countryside traditional properties approved if respecting proportion, form, appearance; only exceptionally over 50% floorspace. Extension under 50% of dwelling, design does not detract from dwelling or barns, removes existing front extension for positive outcome.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of two (2) years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the conversion of barns and erection of a single storey extension to enlarge dwelling, Middle Kerrowglass Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael as shown by drawings 01 Rev P1, 03 Rev P1 and 04 Rev P1 received 17th May 2011 and 02 Rev P3 received 1st September 2011 and Existing South West Elevation received 13th September 2011.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Stonework retention
With the exception of the rear (south west) elevation of the existing barn, all existing stonework must be retained as such and must not be rendered, painted or similarly treated.
No objection
do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
