14 February 2025 · Planning Committee
J P Software Solutions, Ballacarnane Mooar Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hn
The proposal involves converting part of an existing garage/store outbuilding within the curtilage of Ballacarnane Mooar Farm into ancillary living accommodation for family members, including a porch, open plan living/kitchen, two bedrooms, and bathroom, while retaining the garage portion.
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The proposal was approved despite the site's location in open countryside not zoned for development and failure to fully comply with Housing Policy 11, particularly part (c) requiring architectural, h…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development in defined settlements or countryside only per GP3; site outside settlements but accepted as ancillary within curtilage with minimal impact.
General Policy 2
Detailed development control considerations including design, scale, character; proposal's appropriate form, mass, design complies, minimal alterations not detrimental to locality.
General Policy 3
Acceptable development in unzoned areas; fails parts c,d,e,f,g,h (not replacement, agriculture, etc.) but part b via Housing Policy 11 for conversion, accepted as ancillary.
Environment Policy 1
Protect countryside for its own sake; minimal changes and ancillary use safeguard character, no detriment to landscape.
Environment Policy 2
New development to respect area character/identity; insulated roof sheeting acceptable in countryside context.
Housing Policy 11
Conversion of redundant rural buildings to dwellings; meets parts a (redundant store, items relocatable), b (intact), d (satisfactory size), e (compatible), f (shared services); fails c (no architectural/historic interest) but approved as ancillary, not full dwelling.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Ancillary use only
The habitable accommodation within the proposed garage/store hereby permitted shall remain ancillary to the host dwelling "Ballacarnane Mooar Farm" and shall not be used as a self-contained independent residential unit. Reason: In the interests of sustainable development and to safeguard the countryside for its own sake.
Internal layout fixed
The use of the garage/store hereby approved shall only be used in accordance with the internal layout shown on drawing No. J/8347/1 (A) received on 5th November 2024. Reason: To ensure proper control of the development and to avoid any future undesirable fragmentation of the curtilage.
No tourist or separate residential use
Notwithstanding the details provided within this application, no permission is given to the use of the existing garage/ store as tourist accommodation or as separate residential accommodation not ancillary to the main dwelling. Reason: The application has been assessed on the basis of ancillary accommodation only.
No PD windows on NW elevation
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no development shall be undertaken under Class 38 in relation to the installation of new windows and alterations to the North Western elevation only other than those approved under this application, as shown on drg no J/8347/1(A). Reason: In the interests of neighbouring amenity.
Roof materials approval
Prior to commencement, details of the finishes and sample of the material to be used in the proposed roof, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the site access and layout are acceptable for the relatively small ancillary proposals, providing the proposals are conditioned as ancillary
No objection (subject to condition)
