27 November 2012 · Planning Committee
Stuggadhoo Barn, Braaid, Isle Of Man, IM4 2al
The proposal involves alterations including smooth painted render to parts of the existing stone building, a single storey extension with bi-folding doors and full height windows in gun metal grey aluminium, and a two storey extension with pitched roof, projecting gable, French doors at ground and first floor levels wi…
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The officer noted the 1993 conversion (PA 93/00515/B) substantially altered the original barn by raising walls/roof, adding new openings and a large extension, losing much original rural character, ma…
Housing Policy 11
Restricts conversions of rural buildings to modest subordinate extensions only, stating further extensions not usually permitted to avoid loss of original character. Officer judged policy no longer applicable as 1993 works (raised roof/walls, large extension) already substantially altered/lost original barn character, creating domestic appearance. Proposal tested but shifted to HP15 assessment.
Housing Policy 15
Permits extensions/alterations to traditional countryside properties if respecting proportion, form, appearance; exceptionally allows >50% floorspace only if compliant. Proposal at <50% (103sqm/234sqm), compact rear design with pitched/lean-to roofs matching existing, not increasing bulk/prominence from roads. Key test: visual impact from public views acceptable due to location/distances.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the alterations, erection of a single and two storey extension and installation of replacement windows as shown in drawings 1205/01, 1205/02, 1205/03, 1205/04 and 1205/05 received 28th August 2012.
no objection to the application being approved
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Highways Division and Marown Commissioners have no objections to application 12/01196/B. Highways confirm no traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Marown Commissioners
No Commentconsultation expiry date prior to the Commissioners next meeting; consideration by the Planning Committee could be deferred until after the end of the following week
Marown Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners have no objections to the following applications being approved: - 12/01196 – Extensions and Replacement windows at Stuggadhoo, St Mark's Road, Braaid (additional information provided)
Marown Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners have no objection to the application being approved
The original application 12/01196/B for alterations, single and two-storey extensions, and replacement windows to dwelling Algonquin in Marown was refused, primarily due to conflict with Planning Circular 3/89 on renovation of buildings in the countryside, concerns over impact on a tree (disputed), and excessive scale. Appellants argued the area is a hamlet per recent appeals, the extension is modest (2.2 times original size, 63% footprint increase), sympathetic design, and compliant with Circular 1/88 allowing sympathetic alterations. The Council defended refusal citing prior conversion under Circular 3/89 which limits further extensions to modest essential facilities only. Inspector concluded the area remains predominantly rural, extension not modest or essential, substantially increasing bulk and prominence contrary to Circular 3/89. Appeal dismissed as recommended.
Precedent Value
Appeals strictly enforce Circular 3/89 limits on prior countryside conversions—no further than 'modest essential' extensions. Applicants must demonstrate proposals fit exact policy wording; local clustering does not override rural policies without clear evidence.
Inspector: J Trevor Graham
