14 July 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Hill Side, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5eb
The proposal involves applying render with stabilising solution, fibreglass scrim, and silicone render finish (trowelled to a slightly textured finish) over the stonework of the side and rear elevations of Hillside, a two-storey traditional Manx farmhouse on Main Road, Ballaugh.
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The officer assessed the main issues as the potential visual impact upon the countryside/landscape and the individual dwelling.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside (land outside settlements or not designated for development) from adverse effects unless overriding national need. Officer found proposal would not adversely affect the countryside due to limited visibility and traditional finishes.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value (AHLV); development permitted if no harm to character/quality or location essential. Site in AHLV; officer concluded no harm as changes unnoticeable from road and in keeping with property.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions/alterations to traditional countryside properties approved if respecting proportion, form, appearance; >50% floorspace exceptionally only. Alterations (rendering, pathways) respect existing farmhouse form/appearance with consistent traditional finishes.
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.
Front elevation finish approval
Prior to the commence of any development details/sample of the new coat finish to the front elevation to retain the existing stonework texture shall be submitted to in writing to the Department for approval and these approved details shall be fully adhered to and retained thereafter. Reason: in the interest of the visual amenities of the existing traditional property.
Tree retention
For the avoidance of doubt the existing trees within the site shall be retained. In the event that trees become damaged or otherwise defective during such period, the Department shall be notified as soon as reasonably practicable and remedial action agreed and implemented. In the event that a tree dies or is wilfully removed without prior consent it shall be replaced as is reasonably practicable and, in any case, by not later than the end of the first available planting season, with trees of such size, species and in such number and positions as may be agreed with the Department. Reason: To safeguard the appearance of the development and the surrounding area.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
no objection... likely works would have little impact upon the retained trees... standard tree retention conditions
