13 November 2009 · Planning Committee
Ballacomish, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
The proposal involved substantial remodelling of the existing large two-storey dwelling at Ballacomish, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, increasing the two-storey element from 16.5m to 36.5m in length while reducing overall building length to 51m, with classical detailing including slate roof, stone elements, portico, bow windo…
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policies 15 and 16, which limit extensions of traditional properties to 50% floorspace increase and restrict non-traditional dwellings where impact in…
Housing Policy 15
Requires extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties to respect proportion/form/appearance, only exceptionally over 50% floorspace. Officer found existing non-traditional/poor; proposal's 65% increase acceptable as matching prior approvals, reduced footprint, enhanced detailing justified exception.
Housing Policy 16
No extension of non-traditional/poor form dwellings increasing public impact. Proposal improved character (slate, stone, classical features), not more visible than existing/approved schemes; public view distant/front-only.
Environment Policy 20
Equestrian buildings permitted if no loss of high-grade ag land, highway ok, no countryside harm. Stabling/indoor arena behind dwelling, screened by woodland/landscaping, no highway issues.
Environment Policy 21
Similar to ENV20 for equestrian; ancillary buildings lower than dwelling, not visible publicly.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the alterations and extensions, the erection of an indoor manège, stabling, garaging and landscaping all as shown in drawings 914 X 001, -002, -100, -101, -200, -300, 914 P 001, -002, -100, -101, -300, -301, 915 P 100, -101, -102, -300, -301, 302 and 01 all received on 22nd September, 2009.
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 tied
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.
Private equestrian use
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 has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
There are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present; contact for working practices (not a planning objection)
