27 July 2010 · Planning Committee
Ballacomish, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
The proposal involves completely demolishing the existing large but non-traditional dwelling and various outbuildings at Ballacomish, a site in an area of High Landscape Value, and replacing it with a new substantial private residence, including associated stabling, garaging with staff accommodation above, and a manege…
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The proposal was assessed as acceptable because it is very similar to a previously approved scheme under PA 09/01557/B, with only slight reorientation (8m east, 3m north for dwelling; similar for stab…
Housing Policy 2 (Draft Southern Area Plan)
Requires development in Housing in Parkland sites to preserve or enhance property/site character; properties must be substantial, high quality design sitting naturally in landscaped grounds; retain existing trees unless low amenity (consult DAFF); acknowledge ENV1/2 protecting countryside. Officer assessed proposal complies as it matches prior approval, with landscaping masterplan required, and changes do not increase conspicuousness.
Housing Policy 3
Replacement dwellings in HiP sites must include landscaping master plan for entire site. Proposal includes approved landscaping details, with condition requiring implementation.
Housing Policy 4
Significant extensions/replacements in HiP must include design statement offsetting environmental impacts on-site, plus contribution to Sustainability Offset Fund. Design statement submitted; fund not yet operational per HR1.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions to traditional countryside properties normally only if respect proportion/form/appearance; exceptionally >50% floorspace. Site lacks traditional detailing; demolition/rebuild acceptable as prior scheme (71% increase) approved.
Housing Policy 16
No extensions increasing impact of non-traditional/poor form dwellings. Complete replacement avoids increasing existing poor form's impact.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside for its own sake; visual impact considered acceptable due to limited views.
Environment Policy 2
Protects landscapes of scenic/coastal significance; site in High Landscape Value area but proposal not harmful.
Environment Policy 2
Overhead supply removal does not conflict.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the construction of a replacement dwelling, stabling and formation of manège all as shown in drawings 914X001, 914P001A, 914P100A, 914P101A, 914P300A, 914P301A, 915P100, 915P101A, 915P102, 915P300, 915P301A and 915P302 all received on 28th May, 2010.
Landscaping scheme
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwellings, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species.
Staff accommodation restriction
The accommodation above the new garaging may be used only for persons associated with the equestrian facilities and/or the dwelling and may not be occupied separate therefrom.
Equestrian use restriction
The equestrian facilities may be used only as private facilities in association with the occupation of Ballacomish House as defined in the approved plans.
Do not oppose
No comments
Comments received; request liaison on overhead supplies (not a material planning objection)
