26 May 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Virginia Barn, Postal Locality, Mount Rule, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4hw
The proposal involves alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling at Virginia Barn, comprising amendments to the plans previously approved under PA 06/00811/B for demolition of a detached garage, two-storey extensions, replacement attached double garage, new windows and gates.
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The proposal amends previously approved PA 06/00811/B, which permitted demolition of a detached garage, two-storey extensions, replacement attached double garage, replacement windows and entrance gate…
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except for specific countryside exceptions including replacement of rural dwellings and modest extensions to converted rural buildings. Officer applied exception as site has approved residential use via prior conversion and extant extension permission, with proposal not introducing new countryside development.
Housing Policy 11
Permits conversion of rural buildings of interest with modest subordinate extensions that do not adversely affect character, but states 'further extension of converted rural buildings will not usually be permitted'. Officer found proposal acceptable as amendments to prior approval maintain character, despite policy caution on further extensions.
Policy 5.8 of Planning Circular 6/91
Refers to Planning Circulars on residential development in countryside including Circular 3/89 on barn renovations. Officer noted circulars partly superseded by Strategic Plan 2007 policies, and assessed against updated GP3/HP11.
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 location plan and drawing no.s AT986.1 and AT986.2 date stamped the 18th March 2009.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Traditional stonework
The exterior stonework must be of a traditional nature. NOTE: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish.
Do not oppose
The Board did not object to the proposal
