18 October 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Kerrowdhoo Cottage, Gleneedle, Lower Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3bg
The proposal involves converting an existing traditional outbuilding within the curtilage of a detached Manx cottage into a dwelling, with subordinate extensions including a sun lounge (previously approved) and a new store/boiler room finished in matching stone.
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The officer noted the proposal is very similar to the previously approved PA 10/00780/B, with the only difference being the addition of a store/boiler room, but assessed it fully again.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of previously developed land and redundant buildings, efficient site use, and utilising existing infrastructure. The officer considered the re-use of the redundant outbuilding compliant, as it makes best use of an existing structure without needing new infrastructure.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Permits countryside development only in exceptional circumstances. The conversion was deemed exceptional as it involves re-use of an existing rural building, located within curtilage of an existing dwelling.
Housing Policy 11
Permits conversion of rural buildings to dwellings where redundant, structurally sound, of interest, large enough for satisfactory dwelling with modest extensions not harming character, compatible with surroundings, and servicable without public cost. The officer confirmed all tests met: redundancy established, intact and traditional, sufficient size with subordinate extensions in matching stone, no amenity incompatibility, and would complement the area.
Housing Policy 13
The report lists HP13 but provides no specific detail; assessed as compliant in overall conclusion for rural conversions and extensions.
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 conversion and extension of existing outbuilding to form a dwelling as shown in drawings JR/1/10 received 11th September 2012.
do not oppose as it has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
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