25 November 2014 · Planning Committee
Shen Valley House, Ballnahowe, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6jf
The site is 1.1 acres on the eastern side of Balnahowe Road in a rural open space area near Port Erin, containing an existing two-storey building of 126 sqm floor area, described as a vaguely traditional but unattractive cottage converted to agricultural use, plus an adjacent shed.
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The officer assessed the building's status as originally residential but converted to agricultural use in the 1990s, with partial implementation of prior permissions (e.g.
Housing Policy 11
Allows conversion of existing rural buildings to dwellings subject to criteria. Officer noted proposal does not fit comfortably as not currently a dwelling with long agricultural use, but past permissions (e.g. PA 04/00394/B) support residential potential; intent achieved by improving unattractive structure.
Housing Policy 12
Permits countryside dwelling replacement if not abandoned residential use, not of architectural/historic interest, capable of renovation; abandonment assessed by condition, non-residential period >10 years, etc. Existing building partly lawfully implemented for conversion, not currently agricultural, poor quality justifying replacement despite historical use.
Housing Policy 14
Replacement dwellings not substantially different in siting/size unless environmental improvement; floor area ≤50% greater, traditional design per Planning Circular 3/91. Exceeds 50% by 18% but approved exceptionally for replacing 'poor form' with traditional character, less visual impact via resiting/design; aligns with allowance for larger where better form/lower impact.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No further extensions
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 extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Site restoration scheme
Prior to the commencement of any works on site, the applicant must have approved by the Department a scheme for the improvement and restoration of the land to the north west and south east of the proposed dwelling, removing all unauthorised tipped material. Such works must be implemented prior to the occupation of the approved dwelling. Reason: in the interests of public amenity as viewed from the public footpath.
do not oppose the application; existing public footpath to remain as is with access at all times
