12 January 2011 · Council of Ministers
Glashen Farm House Glashen Close Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 2ab
The proposal involves refurbishing the derelict Glashen Farm House, a two and a half storey 'Pea Dash' rendered farmhouse added to the Protected Buildings Register in 2006, located at the end of Glashen Close off the A5 in Ballasalla.
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The independent inspector noted the farmhouse had deteriorated over years but the Department of Infrastructure proposed sympathetic repairs in accordance with planning policies.
Environment Policy 32
Strategic Plan 2007 ENV32 states 'Extensions or alterations to a Registered building which would affect detrimentally its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest will not be permitted.' The proposals were tested for detrimental impact and found compliant as they repair and enhance the derelict structure's historic features.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within four years of the date of this decision.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawings: 10, 11, 2010/22/01, 2010/33/02 and 2010/33/03, all received on 22nd September 2010.
No objections
No objections
Highways Division and Malew Parish Commissioners both do not oppose the refurbishment of Glashen Farm dwelling, stating no traffic implications and no objection respectively.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThey do not object to this application.
The original applications (10/01395/GB for planning and 10/01396/CON for Registered Building Consent) sought to refurbish the derelict former farmhouse at Glashen Farm House into a private dwelling, involving repairs, reinstatement of historic features, and sympathetic works. The Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Building Control supported the proposals as they would respect and enhance the character of the Registered Building (B242) in line with relevant policies. The inspector conducted a site visit and assessed the plans, finding the works necessary, sympathetic, and policy-compliant, recommending close supervision by a Conservation Architect. Planning approval and Registered Building Consent were recommended to be granted subject to standard conditions.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that sympathetic refurbishment of derelict Registered Buildings, removing poor modern alterations and reinstating historic details, will be supported if policy-compliant. Future applicants should engage Conservation Architects for supervision and provide detailed drawings showing historic accuracy.
Inspector: John S. Turner
