16 November 2020
Ballacroak Farm, Mullinaragher Road, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3aq
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Multiple consultees, including heritage bodies, object to the demolition of traditional quarterland farm buildings at Ballacroak due to their historic and architectural significance, while highways and ecology raise conditional concerns; parish has no objection.
Key concern: demolition of historic quarterland farm buildings of architectural and historic interest capable of renovation
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objection to the following Planning Applications. 20/00386/B Ballacroak, Mullinaragher Road, St Marks
Department of Infrastructure Highways
Conditional No Objectionuntil access details are satisfied, the proposal cannot be supported in its entirety.; Recommendation: O - Additional information and drawing of access required.
Conditions requested: 3.5m approach driveway widening to 7.1m at carriageway with 2x2m visibility splays; gates set back 5m from carriageway opening inwards or sliding; driveway greater than 45m to be 3.5m wide; waste collection arrangements confirmation
Manx Utilities (MUA Gas)
No ObjectionThe Manx Utilities Gas Systems team have no issues with the proposed development
DEFA Biodiversity Officer
Conditional No ObjectionPrior to determination of this application the phase 2 protected species report... should be produced
Conditions requested: phase 2 protected species report for bats, barn owls prior to determination; development in accordance with Estate Masterplan and Garden Design Plan with amendment to remove copse planting in NE and SE corners; avoidance measures for Common Frogs and Common Lizards per Protected Species Report
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No ObjectionWe recommend that a bat survey be carried out before any works begin
Conditions requested: bat survey before works; assessment of nature conservation value of hedges, trees, banks
Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society
ObjectionIsle of Man Natural History & Antiquarian Society OBJECT to this application.; the proposal represents a total breach of planning policy
Conditions requested: reuse of granite stone in link extension and garage; full Historic Building Photographic Survey prior to development; full bat survey prior to development; removal of all Permitted Development Rights; no permission for entrance gates
Registered Buildings Officer
ObjectionRecommendation Refuse; I therefore recommend the application is refused.
IHBC NW (Institute of Historic Building Conservation)
ObjectionThe existing farm building should be extended not demolished.; Ballacroak Farmhouse is a significant addition to the Built Heritage of the IOM and should be treated under Housing Policy 15
11 Stanley Terrace (private individual)
disregard of historic landscape character and quarterland system
Registered Buildings Officer (follow-up)
ObjectionI am not convinced that the argument is made that the buildings can’t be reused/retained adapted; I fail to see how the scale of the proposed development can be justified against the current policies.
