8 March 2010 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Croit Ny Gurrin (Gelling), The Curragh, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5bj
The proposal involves applying render to the external walls of an existing stone outbuilding to the west of the main traditional cottage dwelling, using a smooth render to match the existing finish on the house.
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The officer noted some concern that covering the stonework would result in a loss to the character of the surroundings, but judged the proposal acceptable because the main dwelling already has smooth …
Housing Policy 15
Housing Policy 15 states that the extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property, with extensions only exceptionally over 50% of existing floor space. The officer assessed the rendering against this, finding it acceptable as it matches the smooth render on the main house and prior approval links the outbuilding, preserving the traditional cluster's character despite loss of stonework.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted Site Plan, Drawings 080385/1, 080385/2 and Photograph Sheets x2 all received on 19th January, 2010.
no objections thereto
