13 January 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Springhaven, Glen Wyllin, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1aw
The proposal involves converting a small Manx stone outbuilding within the curtilage of the dwelling Springhaven into additional ancillary accommodation for use as an art studio. This includes replacing the corrugated asbestos roof with grey slate, installing matching timber frame double-glazed windows and French doors…
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The officer assessed the proposal against policies requiring protection of conservation area character and historic buildings, finding it compliant as the outbuilding conversion uses matching material…
Policy 9.4 - Mixed use permitted in zones of interest
Requires particular attention to alterations in zones of interest to protect the general environment pending conservation area formalisation. The officer found the conversion respects this as it enhances the outbuilding and surroundings without affecting character.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance conservation areas and landscape quality. Assessed as satisfied since the slate roof and matching windows enhance the fabric and setting in the Glen Wyllin Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, scale, design, amenity, and highways if zoned appropriately. The proposal complies fully, providing satisfactory ancillary space without adverse impacts on character, residents, or roads.
Housing Policy 11
Governs rural building conversions, requiring structural suitability and character preservation even if not to dwelling. Though ancillary, criteria applied: building intact, of historic interest, suitable size, no services prejudice, using matching materials.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation area character. Proposal enhances via roof replacement and ivy removal, protecting special features.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing numbers 01, 50 and 100 date stamped 17th November 2011.
Ancillary use only
The accommodation hereby approved shall be used only as accommodation ancillary to the dwelling (Springhaven) contained within the application site.
No objection
No objection subject to conditions on drainage connection and no surface water to foul sewers
