13 October 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Ballerghy, Lhergy Cripperty, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 2ah
The proposal involves alterations to a traditional farmhouse in rural open countryside, including removal of an existing catslide rear extension, retention of part of the external walling as garden walls, and installation of new glazing such as small under-eaves windows across the rear, a large central window with timb…
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The site is in open countryside with a presumption against development per Environment Policies 1 and 2 of the Strategic Plan, but alterations to traditional dwellings are permitted under Housing Poli…
Environment Policy 1
Requires presumption against development in areas not designated for a particular purpose, such as this open countryside site. Officer assessed that while the presumption applies, the alterations are to an existing traditional dwelling and do not conflict given their limited visibility.
Environment Policy 2
Reinforces presumption against development in countryside. Officer noted the site's location but found the proposal acceptable as it respects the existing building without public visibility issues.
Housing Policy 15
Permits extension or alteration of traditionally styled countryside properties where they respect proportion, form, and appearance, and only exceptionally exceed 50% floorspace increase. Officer confirmed the proposal accords with this policy as visually acceptable and not publicly visible.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Highways Division (Department of Infrastructure) does not oppose the application for alterations to Ballerghy Farmhouse, noting sufficient space for additional car parking.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose this application.; There is sufficient space to accomodate any additional car parking.; Do not oppose
