4 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Ballajora Cottage, Dreemskerry Road, Ballajora, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1bl
Ballajora Cottage, a converted barn on Dreemskerry Road in Ballajora, Ramsey, is currently used as a residential property. The proposal is to allow part of the property to be used additionally as tourist accommodation, with no physical alterations proposed.
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The officer assessed that there is no demonstrable harm arising from the proposal, particularly in terms of impact on neighbouring amenities and highway safety.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards towards acceptable development. The officer applied this alongside other policies to confirm the proposal meets overall planning standards without harm to amenities or the area.
Strategic Policy 8
Supports acceptability of tourist development provided it does not adversely affect the surrounding area. Assessed as compliant due to no impact on streetscene or amenities.
Environment Policy 22
Relevant to environmental considerations in development. No adverse effects noted, contributing to overall acceptability.
Business Policy 11
Supports business/tourist uses where neighbouring amenity is not compromised. The site's separation from neighbours satisfied this test.
Business Policy 13
Permission generally given for use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation if no compromise to neighbouring amenities. This was the key policy; officer found similar impact to residential use, with location minimising effects.
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.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the proposed use as a similar or less parking demand to the existing use.
no objections to the proposals.
Garff Commissioners have no objections to the change of use from residential to tourist accommodation at Ballajora Cottage.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to the proposals.; The location and circumstances were discussed. There were no objections to the proposals.
