12 January 2011 · Council of Ministers (accepted Independent Inspector's recommendation)
Glashen Farm, Douglas Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ad
The proposal involves refurbishing the derelict two-and-a-half storey former farm house at Glashen Farm House, Glashen Close, Ballasalla, into a private dwelling. Works include stripping the roof for repair and slate reinstatement, removing 'Pea Dash' render to repoint stonework with lime mortar and lime wash finish, r…
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The Independent Inspector assessed the proposal against Policy RB/5 (Alterations and Extensions) in Planning Policy Statement 1/01 and Strategic Plan 2007 Environment Policy 32, which prohibit alterat…
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. The proposals were found compliant as they repair and enhance the derelict structure using traditional methods, with no harmful changes identified.
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 responded with no objections to application 10/01396/CON for refurbishment of Glashen Farm House, citing no traffic, parking, or road safety implications and general support after review.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implication
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThey do not object to this application.
The applications sought planning approval and Registered Building Consent for the refurbishment of Glashen Farm House, a derelict two-and-a-half storey Registered Building (B242), involving removal of modern alterations, repair of original features, reinstatement of roof slates, stonework with lime mortar and wash, and porches. The Department of Infrastructure's Planning & Building Control considered the proposals compliant with Policy RB/5 and Strategic Plan 2007 Environment Policy 32, as they would enhance the building's historic character. The Independent Inspector conducted a site visit on 8th November 2010 under written representations procedure, found the works sympathetic and necessary to bring the building to habitable standard while preserving its historic context, and recommended approval subject to conditions. No objections were raised by consultations. The Council of Ministers accepted the recommendation, granting both approvals on 6th January 2011 with conditions relating to commencement within 4 years and approved drawings.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that thorough, sympathetic refurbishment proposals for derelict Registered Buildings, removing harmful modern changes and using traditional materials, will be supported when they enhance historic character. Future applicants should engage conservation expertise and provide detailed drawings to evidence policy compliance.
Inspector: John S. Turner BA(Hons), FRTPI, MRICS, FGS
