11 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Bibaloe Moar Farm, Whitebridge Hill, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5ae
The proposal at the farmhouse on Bibaloe Moar, an agricultural holding northeast of Onchan, includes retrospective works such as re-roofing with slates, replacing windows with sliding sash style, new doors, chimney repairs, reinstating a northwest door, removing a front eaves peak, and altering front bay windows, plus …
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The officer determined the proposal acceptable in principle under Housing Policy 15, which permits residential extensions in the countryside if they respect the proportion, form, and appearance of the…
General Policy 2
Sets general development control standards including amenity, highway safety, character, and appearance. The officer assessed the proposal against parts b, c, g, h, and i, finding alterations and garage acceptable in design, scale, and impact on rural character and neighbours.
Housing Policy 16
Addresses visual assessment of housing in rural areas. Cited in decision reason as complied with; officer focused on extensions respecting existing dwelling's proportion/form without detracting from countryside.
Housing Policy 15
Permits residential extensions in countryside if not detracting and respecting traditional dwelling's proportion, form, appearance; exceptional cases over 50% existing size. Proposal accepted as modest, subordinate garage screened by trees, minimal visibility.
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except stated exceptions (not including dwelling extensions). Site unzoned but allowed under HP15 countryside exception for extensions.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside for its own sake. Proposal complies as extensions do not detract, with garage not generally noticeable due to screening and distance.
No Highways Interest.
Approved for planning purposes only.
Allowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highways Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.
Highway Services has no interest in the application; Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval; Highway Drainage raises awareness of surface water runoff requirements but does not object.
Key concern: surface water runoff onto public highway contravening Highway Act 1986
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/91015/B
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Highway Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.; There are no site levels indicating falls. The applicant should be aware of and demonstrate compliance with the attached clause.
Conditions requested: There are no site levels indicating falls. The applicant should be aware of and demonstrate compliance with the attached clause.
