21 May 2012 · Planning Committee
Ballaquiggin, Track From Ballnahow Road To Ballaquiggin, Balnahowe, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hw
The proposal seeks approval in principle to demolish existing buildings at Ballaquiggin Farm (including two farmhouses, converted barns now residential, stables and tractor shed) and replace them with a single large dwelling, retaining one existing dwelling as guest accommodation, adding staff accommodation, gym/swimmi…
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policy 14, which requires replacement dwellings in the countryside not to be substantially different in siting/size unless resulting in environmental …
Housing Policy 14
Requires replacement dwellings not substantially different in siting/size unless improving environment; new floor area generally no more than 50% greater than original, on existing footprint. Officer applied exception as proposal replaces four dwellings with one plus ancillaries, existing fabric poor/no merit; limits footprint to illustrative plan to control mass/impact from railway pending reserved matters with elevations. Notes larger new fabric justified but full details needed for specific approval.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside/ecology for its own sake. Objector claimed non-compliance but officer found redevelopment acceptable given prior approval, low visibility (fleeting from railway, screened by copse/ topography), and no change in policy.
Reserved matters approval
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building[s], internal layout, means of access, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.
Reserved matters application time limit
The application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Planning Authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission.
Commencement time limit
The development to which this permission relates shall begin within 4 years of the date of this permission or within two years of the final approval of the reserved matters, whichever is the later.
Principle of development and site extent
This permission relates to the principle of the redevelopment of the site to create a single large dwelling with associated accommodation for staff and guests, including a gate lodge together with access, landscaping and a new, expanded residential curtilage, all within the area edged red and as shown generally on plan reference P/10-03 received on 14th March, 2012. This is on the basis of redevelopment of all of the buildings and the removal of all existing structures such that the development need not be constrained by the existing fabric which is not of particular interest or merit.
Maximum footprint limit
Whilst no approval is granted for the specific siting and layout shown on the illustrative plan K139/P/10-04 the overall area of the footprint of the retained and new buildings to accommodate the main house, the gym/swimming pool, the garage, the staff accommodation and the guest accommodation shall not exceed the area of the built development shown on the plan.
No permitted development for fencing/walling/extensions
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order (or any Order revoking or re-enacting the Order) no fencing, walling or extensions shall be erected without the express consent of the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose the application; no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Express interest; applicant must contact for works near cables/overhead lines and electricity supply
