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PLANNING OFFICER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Application No.: Applicant: Proposal: 14/00208/B Mr Tim Chamberlian Conversion of barn to provide ancillary living / tourist accommodation (amendments to PA 10/00306/B) Whitestone Stores Main Road Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 2DA Site Address: Case Officer: Photo Taken : Site Visit: Expected Decision Level: Miss Laura Davy 04,03,2014 04.03,2014 OfRcer Delegation Officer's Report 1.0 THE SITE 1.1 The application site is the curtilage of Whitestone Stores, Main Road, Ballasalla which is situated to the western side of the highway. The cottage fronts the highway, there is a vehicular access to one side of the cottage at ground floor, underneath the first floor, a barn to the rear of the cottage and a recently constructed detached garage. 2.0 THE PROPOSAL 2.1 The application seeks approval for the conversion of the detached barn to residential accommodation which includes amendments to PA 10/00306/B, The barn would provide a two bedroom self-contained unit with a shared external amenity space. 3.0 PLANNING HISTORY 3.1 The following previous planning applications are considered to be specifically material in the assessment of the current application: PA 05/00067/B Erection of a double garage with games room over - approved 3.2 The above application is relevant in the assessment of the application as it is a building with accommodation within the roof space which couid potentially be used for residential accommodation if a planning application were approved. PA 10/00306/B Alterations to rear elevation of living accommodation - approved 3.3 While the above application has been described as such, it also included the conversion of the barn which is the subject of this application. The conversion of the barn was approved under the above application. 4.0 DEVELOPMENT PLAN POUCIES 4.1 The application site is within an area zoned as "Mixed Use" identified on the Area Plan for the South 2013. Given the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007). 4.2 General Policy 2 Page 1 of 4 14/00208/B 20 June 2014

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Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for ail highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space. 5.0 CONSULTATIONS 5.1 Malew Commissioners have no objection, but comment that the Commissioners public car park is limited to 2 hours only, 5,2 Manx Utilities Authority recommends that the applicant contact the Authority to discuss the electricity supply for this appiication. 5.3 Highway Services of the Department of Infrastructure do not oppose 6.0 ASSESSMENT 6.1 The application seeks approval for the conversion of the barn to provide ancillary living accommodation/tourist accommodation. By ancillary the applicants mean it could be used by their family and friends. 6.2 The proposed conversion is in accordance with the land use zoning and is similar to what was previously approved under PA 10/00306/B. It is considered that the proposed development would alter the character and appearance of the barn but not to such an extent that it would have a harmful impact upon the property and surroundings. 6.3 There is sufficient amenity space within the curtilage of the site for use as tourist accommodation and for use by family and friends. 6.4 There is vehicular parking within the site but very limited visibility when exiting. There is a public car park adjacent to the Doctor's surgery which has restricted parking during the day Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, overnight parking is unrestricted. It is considered that the public car park would provide sufficient parking approximately 30m from the application site and therefore would not have an unacceptable impact upon parking or highway safety. 6.5 For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval. 7.0 PARTY STATUS 7.1 The local authority Malew Commissioners are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013, paragraph 6 (4) (e), considered an “interested person" and as such should be afforded interested person status. 7.2 The Highway Services of the Department of Infrastructure is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013, paragraph 6 (4) (d), considered an “interested person" and as such should be afforded interested person status. 7.3 The Manx Electricity Authority is not considered to have sufficient interest and therefore should not be afforded interested person status. Recommendation 14/00208/B 20 June 2014 Page 2 of 4

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Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 19.06.2014 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal O : Notes attached to refusals C 1, The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice, To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Reason: Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals. C2. The barn conversion shall be used only for family and friends of those occupying the main dwelling or as tourist accommodation. The building shall not be used as a separate permanent dwelling. No persons shall occupy or use the accommodation hereby approved for a single period or cumulative periods exceeding 28 days in any calendar year. Reason; To prevent use of the premises as a permanent dwellinghouse. This approval relates to Drawing Numbers 14/01/01 date stamped 20th February 2014 and 14/01/02 Rev A date stamped 9th June 2014. I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control /Head of Development Management/ Senior Planning Officer. 20 Decision Made : Permitted Date: Determining officer (delete as appropriate) Signed :... Chris Balmer Senior Planning Officer Signed :... Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer Signed : Jennifer Ch^ce Signed :... Michael Gallagher 20 June 2014 14/00208/B Page 3 of 4

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Director of Planning and Building Control Head of Development Management I 14/00208/B Page 4 of 4 20 June 2014