28 September 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Field 220251, Bollyn Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ay
The proposal involved converting a derelict single-storey Manx stone barn within the curtilage of Barn Cottage into a one-bedroom dwelling with en-suite, lounge, and kitchen/diner, including external alterations like access formation by partial demolition of an adjacent workshop/garage and roof replacement with natural…
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The officer found the derelict barn complied with all criteria of Housing Policy 11: redundancy established as unused for years; structurally capable per submitted report without full rebuild; of arch…
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except for conversions of redundant rural buildings of value (cross-ref Housing Policy 11). Officer assessed site as white land but permitted evaluation under exceptions; proposal tested via Housing Policy 11 criteria, all met except access implications.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions if redundant, structurally sound, of interest, suitable size without harmful extensions, compatible uses, serviceable, using original materials/appearance. Officer methodically tested each (a)-(f): all compliant, including no rebuild, historic Manx stone, no extensions, hamlet location; must remove corrugated roof for slate. Access failed separately on safety grounds.
Environment Policy 2
Protects High Landscape/Coastal Value areas unless no harm to character. Site in AHLV; conversion deemed low-impact reuse of existing building, not harming landscape as no new build/extensions.
No objection
